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Elvina Kalieva 2023 Livesport Prague Open 2021 Odds
Elvina Kalieva's round of 32 match in the Livesport Prague Open 2021 will be versus Linda Noskova. Kalieva is +4000 to win this tournament at Tennis Club Sparta Praha.
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Kalieva at the 2023 Livesport Prague Open 2021
- Next Round: Round of 32
- Tournament Dates: July 28 - August 6
- Venue: Tennis Club Sparta Praha
- Location: Prague, Czechia
- Court Surface: Hard
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Kalieva's Next Match
Kalieva will meet Noskova in the round of 32 on Tuesday, August 1 at 5:00 AM ET, after getting past Tayisiya Morderger 6-2, 6-3 in the qualification final.
Kalieva is listed at +375 to win her next matchup against Noskova. Check out the latest odds for the entire field at BetMGM.
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Kalieva Stats
- Kalieva defeated Morderger 6-2, 6-3 on Sunday in the qualifying round.
- In five tournaments over the past year, Kalieva is yet to win a title, and her overall record is 3-5.
- Kalieva has a record of 2-3 on hard courts over the last 12 months.
- In her eight matches over the past year, across all court surfaces, Kalieva has averaged 18.6 games.
- On hard courts, Kalieva has played five matches over the past 12 months, and she has totaled 20.8 games per match while winning 49.0% of games.
- Over the past year, Kalieva has been victorious in 12.5% of her return games and 28.6% of her service games.
- Kalieva has claimed 50% of her service games on hard courts and 11.1% of her return games over the past 12 months.
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Hot start to the work week
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Rounding out July and starting August, no major temperatures changes are on the horizon. Rain chances could increase somewhat later this week.
MONDAY: Expect a good deal of sun with highs in the middle 90s, but it won’t be as humid as recent days. Heat advisories and warnings are confined to western and southern Mississippi.
TUESDAY: Clouds and isolated showers could start the day, but things should clear up by afternoon with highs back in the lower to middle 90s.
REST OF WEEK: Persistent north to northwesterly upper-air flow means higher-than-usual uncertainty in daytime rain chances. Some days, rain might be more likely in the morning vs. the afternoon and vice versa. As we get closer to each day, forecast confidence should increase. For now, plan on a daily rain chance from Wed-Sat, keeping in mind at least 75% of those days will likely be dry. Highs will be in the low 90s, typical for early August! | https://www.wcbi.com/hot-start-to-the-work-week/ | 2023-07-31T11:57:57 | 1 | https://www.wcbi.com/hot-start-to-the-work-week/ |
HSFT Stop #35: New Albany
NEW ALBANY, Miss. (WCBI) — New Albany is coming off of a solid season. Going 7-4, falling in the first round of the playoffs. This year expectations are much higher.
“We’ve been putting in that work all summer,” senior wide receiver Kaleb Shumpert said. “I feel like we got a lot of skill players this year and we’re shooting for state. I think we are going to put New Albany on the map this year.”
Everyone on the team feels that something different is in the air at practice.
“I think this summer we’ve had a little bit more buy-in than we’ve had in the past,” head coach Cody Stubblefield said. “Our attendance has been up, these guys are doing a good job of waking up in the morning and being here day in and day out. We know that success and dedication is going to pay off this fall.”
The coaches aren’t the only people who notice the team buying in. The team leaders see the underclassmen showing up each and every day.
“The workouts we have way better numbers and people are just having fun out here,” senior linebacker Jack Keener said. “It’s not like it’s a necessity to show up people are just doing it because they love football.”
4A is absolutely stacked with powerhouses but New Albany believes it will be able to compete every week.
“There is a lot of talent this year,” Stubblefield said. “This team there is a good mix of young guys and older guys with good leadership qualities that is going to put a good product out on the field. They’re going to walk out there and be able to compete athletically and have a chance to be a really successful team.”
The team knows that a breakout season would mean something to more than just the guys in the locker room. They are representing the town of New Albany with pride.
“That ‘N-A’ on their chest, on their shorts there is a lot of pride there,” Stubblefield said. “Every football player in the state wants to bring that pride back to their hometown and that’s no different here. Those guys want the community to be proud of them and want to put a good product on the field.”
It’s clear that there is a strong sense of belief in the building at New Albany and the Bulldogs can’t wait to get on the field and show the state what they’re all about.
“It’s going to be surreal it’s going to feel so good man, being back on the field it’s going to be great,” senior lineman Ethan Cathey said.
The Bulldogs start their season August 25th at home against Saltillo. | https://www.wcbi.com/hsft-stop-35-new-albany/ | 2023-07-31T11:58:03 | 1 | https://www.wcbi.com/hsft-stop-35-new-albany/ |
Many movie and TV productions are now on pause, with writers and actors on strike. So you may be wondering if it is still worth paying all that money for a half dozen streaming services or more.
The good news is that there is a growing list of streaming services out there with plenty of content that you can watch completely free.
Like many of us, Cara Nicolas feels she pays for too many TV streams.
"I think I have seven or eight streaming services now," she said. "I watch MAX and Hulu and sometimes Netflix. We have Disney Plus too."
But now, this young advertising executive wants to cut back because the writers' strike means fewer new shows. So she is checking out some free services that offer thousands of old movies and series.
Consumer Reports recently analyzed all the free streaming services available now and suggests you may want to take a look at:
- Amazon Freevee
- Crackle
- Pluto TV
- Tubi TV
- Roku channel
Click here to read the full report.
So what's the catch?
According to Consumer Reports, you won't find recently released films like Barbie or popular HBO shows, but you will get a decent variety for free. In exchange, you'll be watching more ads, according to Jim Willcox of Consumer Reports.
"You're even starting to see right now some companies promoting the fact that 'oh, we only have three ads per hour' or something like that," he said.
If you're thinking you really don't want to subscribe to another two, three, or four services, the reality is that you don't have to.
A lot of those free streaming services have a lot of the same content," Willcox said,
That means both free services, and the giants like Netflix and Hulu, have to differentiate their content while also offering affordable options.
"Clearly consumers are hitting a threshold in terms of how much money they're willing to pay each month," Willcox said.
Nicolas says those free services can keep you entertained, strike or no strike.
"There is never a shortage of content to watch," she said.
That way you don't waste your money.
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MIAMI — An employee of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, Carlos De Oliveira, is expected to make his first court appearance Monday on charges accusing him of scheming with the former president to hide security footage from investigators probing Trump's hoarding of classified documents.
De Oliveira, Mar-a-Lago's property manager, was added last week to the indictment with Trump and the former president's valet, Walt Nauta, in the federal case alleging a plot to illegally keep top-secret records at Trump's Florida estate and thwart government efforts to retrieve them.
De Oliveira faces charges including conspiracy to obstruct justice and lying to investigators. He's scheduled to appear before a magistrate judge in Miami nearly two months after Trump pleaded not guilty in the case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.
The developments in the classified documents case come as Trump braces for possible charges in another federal investigation into his efforts to cling to power after he lost the 2020 election. Trump has received a letter from Smith indicating that he is a target of that investigation, and Trump's lawyers met with Smith's team last week.
An attorney for De Oliveira declined last week to comment on the allegations. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and said the Mar-a-Lago security tapes were voluntarily handed over to investigators. Trump posted on his Truth Social platform last week that he was told the tapes were not "deleted in any way, shape or form."
Prosecutors have not alleged that security footage was actually deleted or kept from investigators.
Nauta has also pleaded not guilty. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon had previously scheduled the trial of Trump and Nauta to begin in May, and it's unclear whether the addition of De Oliveira to the case may impact the case's timeline.
The latest indictment, unsealed on Thursday, alleges that Trump tried to have security footage deleted after investigators visited in June 2022 to collect classified documents Trump took with him after he left the White House.
Trump was already facing dozens of felony counts — including willful retention of notional defense information — stemming from allegations that he mishandled government secrets that as commander-in-chief he was entrusted to protect. Experts have said the new allegations bolster the special counsel's case and deepen the former president's legal jeopardy.
Video from Mar-a-Lago would ultimately become vital to the government's case because, prosecutors said, it shows Nauta moving boxes in and out of a storage room — an act alleged to have been done at Trump's direction and in effort to hide records not only only from investigators but Trump's own lawyers.
Days after the Justice Department sent a subpoena for video footage at Mar-a-Lago to the Trump Organization in June 2022, prosecutors say De Oliveira asked a information technology staffer how long the server retained footage and told the employee "the boss" wanted it deleted. When the employee said he didn't believe he was able to do that, De Oliveira insisted the "boss" wanted it done, asking, "What are we going to do?"
Shortly after the FBI searched Mar-a-Lago and found classified records in the storage room and Trump's office, prosecutors say Nauta called a Trump employee and said words to the effect of, "someone just wants to make sure Carlos is good." The indictment says the employee responded that De Oliveira was loyal and wouldn't do anything to affect his relationship with Trump. That same day, the indictment alleges, Trump called De Oliveira directly to say that he would get De Oliveira an attorney.
Prosecutors allege that De Oliveira later lied in interviews with investigators, falsely claiming that he hadn't even seen boxes moved into Mar-a-Lago after Trump left the White House. | https://www.wptv.com/news/political/mar-a-lago-worker-charged-in-trumps-classified-documents-case-to-make-first-court-appearance | 2023-07-31T11:58:19 | 1 | https://www.wptv.com/news/political/mar-a-lago-worker-charged-in-trumps-classified-documents-case-to-make-first-court-appearance |
ATLANTA — A Georgia prosecutor is expected to seek a grand jury indictment in the coming weeks in her investigation into efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the former president's 2020 election loss.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis began investigating more than two years ago, shortly after a recording was released of a January 2021 phone call Trump made to Georgia's secretary of state.
Willis has strongly hinted that any indictment would come between July 31 and August 18. One of two grand juries seated July 11 is expected to hear the case.
If Trump is indicted by a Georgia grand jury, it would add to a growing list of legal troubles as he campaigns for president. Trump is set to go to trial in New York in March to face state charges related to hush-money payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign. And he has another trial scheduled for May on federal charges related to his handling of classified documents. He has pleaded not guilty in those cases.
The Justice Department is also investigating Trump's role in trying to halt the certification of 2020 election results in the run-up to the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol. Trump said he's been told he's a target of that investigation, which likely has some overlap with the one in Georgia.
Details of the Georgia investigation that have become public have fed speculation that Willis is building a case under the Georgia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, which would allow her to charge numerous people in a potentially wide-ranging scheme.
Here are six investigative threads Willis and her team have explored:
THE PHONE CALLS
The Georgia investigation was prompted by the Jan. 2, 2021 phone call Trump made to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Trump suggested the state's top elections official could help "find" the votes needed to put him ahead of Democrat Joe Biden in the state.
"All I want to do is this: I just want to find 11,780 votes, which is one more than we have," Trump is heard saying on a recording of the call, which was leaked to news outlets. "Because we won the state."
Trump has insisted he did nothing wrong and has repeatedly said the call was "perfect."
Trump also called other top state officials in his quest to overturn his 2020 election loss, including Gov. Brian Kemp, then-House Speaker David Ralston, Attorney General Chris Carr and the top investigator in the secretary of state's office.
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, also called Raffensperger shortly after the November election. Raffensperger said at the time that Graham asked whether he had the power to reject certain absentee ballots, which Raffensperger has said he interpreted as a suggestion to toss out legally cast votes.
Graham has denied wrongdoing, saying he just wanted to learn about the signature verification process.
FAKE ELECTORS
Biden won Georgia by a margin of fewer than 12,000 votes. Just over a month after the election, on Dec. 14, 2020, a group 16 Georgia Democratic electors met in the Senate chamber at the state Capitol to cast the state's Electoral College votes for him. They each marked paper ballots that were counted and confirmed by a voice roll call.
That same day, in a committee meeting room at the Capitol, 16 prominent Georgia Republicans — a lawmaker, activists and party officials — met to sign a certificate falsely stating that Trump had won and declaring themselves the state's "duly elected and qualified" electors. They sent that certificate to the National Archives and the U.S. Senate.
Georgia was one of seven battleground states that Trump lost where Republican fake electors signed and submitted similar certificates. Trump allies in the U.S. House and Senate used those certificates to argue for delaying or blocking the certification of the election during a joint session of Congress.
Prosecutors in Fulton County have said in court filings that they believe Trump associates worked with state Republicans to coordinate and execute the plan.
The multi-state effort was ultimately unsuccessful. Despite public pressure from Trump and his supporters, then-Vice President Mike Pence refused on Jan. 6, 2021, to introduce the unofficial pro-Trump electors. After the attack on the U.S. Capitol put a violent halt to the certification process, lawmakers certified Biden's win in the early hours of Jan. 7, 2021.
At least eight of the fake electors have since reached immunity deals with Willis' team. And a judge last summer barred Willis from prosecuting another one, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, because of a conflict of interest.
FALSE CLAIMS OF ELECTION FRAUD
Republican state lawmakers held several hearings at the Georgia Capitol in December 2020 to examine alleged problems with the November election. During those meetings, former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani and other Trump allies made unproven claims of widespread election fraud.
They alleged that election workers tallying absentee ballots at State Farm Arena in Atlanta had told outside observers to leave and then pulled out "suitcases" of unlawful ballots and began scanning them. The Trump allies played clips of surveillance video from the arena to support their allegations. State and federal officials investigated and said there was no evidence of election fraud at the site.
Some Trump allies also said thousands of people who were ineligible — including people convicted of felonies, people under the age of 18, people who had voted in another state — had cast votes in Georgia. The secretary of state's office has debunked those claims.
ALLEGED ATTEMPTS TO PRESSURE ELECTION WORKER
Two of the election workers seen in the State Farm Arena surveillance video, Ruby Freeman and her daughter Wandrea "Shaye" Moss, said they faced relentless harassment online and in person as a result of the allegations made by Trump and his allies.
Giuliani last week conceded that statements he made about the two election workers were false.
In a bizarre episode detailed by prosecutors in court filings, a woman traveled from Chicago to Georgia and met with Freeman on Jan. 4, 2021. The woman initially said she wanted to help Freeman but then warned that Freeman could go to prison and tried to pressure her into falsely confessing to committing election fraud, prosecutors wrote in court filings last year.
ELECTION EQUIPMENT ACCESSED
Trump-allied lawyer Sidney Powell and others hired a computer forensics team to copy data and software on election equipment in Coffee County, some 200 miles southeast of Atlanta, according to invoices, emails, security video and deposition testimony produced in response to subpoenas in a long-running lawsuit.
The county Republican Party chair at the time — who also served as a fake elector — greeted them when they arrived at the local elections office on Jan. 7, 2021, and some county elections officials were also on hand during the daylong visit. The secretary of state's office has said this amounted to "alleged unauthorized access" of election equipment and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into it at the secretary of state's request.
Two other men who have been active in efforts to question the 2020 election results also visited Coffee County later that month and spent hours inside.
U.S. ATTORNEY RESIGNATION
U.S. Attorney BJay Pak, the top federal prosecutor in Atlanta, abruptly resigned two days after Trump called Raffensperger and a day after a recording of that call was made public. During that conversation, Trump called Pak a "never-Trumper," implying that he didn't support the president.
In December 2020, then-U.S. Attorney General William Barr asked Pak to investigate allegations by Giuliani and other Trump allies of widespread election fraud. Pak, who had been appointed by Trump in 2017, reported back that he had found no evidence of such fraud.
In August 2021, Pak told the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, which was investigating Trump's post-election actions, that he resigned on Jan. 4, 2021, after learning from Department of Justice officials that Trump did not believe enough was being done to investigate allegations of election fraud and wanted him gone as U.S. attorney. | https://www.wptv.com/news/political/trump-could-be-indicted-soon-in-georgia-heres-a-look-at-that-investigation | 2023-07-31T11:58:25 | 1 | https://www.wptv.com/news/political/trump-could-be-indicted-soon-in-georgia-heres-a-look-at-that-investigation |
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — It's shaping up to be a very stormy late afternoon and evening Monday as a disturbance moving in from the west combines with the east coast sea breeze.
A heat advisory is in effect from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. for Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee Counties, and heat advisory from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Palm Beach County.
It'll be hot and humid for everyone with highs in the lower to middle 90s and the feels-like temperatures in the triple digits.
The heat and humidity will add extra fuel to these late-day storms. The Storm Prediction Center has all of South Florida in a marginal threat for severe weather later Monday.
MORE WEATHER: Radar |Alerts | 7-Day Forecast | Hourly Forecast
Hail, high winds and flooding are all possible with the stronger storms this evening. Rain will linger through about midnight before clearing settles in.
In the tropics there are two hotspots WPTV First Alert Weather is watching— one off the Carolina coast and the other in the central Atlantic, but both are expected to remain out to sea and not impact the U.S. | https://www.wptv.com/weather/heat-advisories-today-for-treasure-coast-palm-beach-county | 2023-07-31T11:58:31 | 0 | https://www.wptv.com/weather/heat-advisories-today-for-treasure-coast-palm-beach-county |
The owner of Helping Hands for Furry Paws animal rescue in Butler County, Ohio, was issued an arrest warrant after a raid of her home led to the discovery of nearly 120 dogs, 30 of which were found dead in freezers on Friday.
The remaining 86 dogs were taken to the Animal Friends Humane Society of Butler County for evaluation and treatment.
Rescue owner Rhonda Murphy had been hospitalized and, at the time of publication, had not been taken into police custody.
Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones said the conditions were some of the worst ever seen by sheriff's deputies and dog warden investigators.
"Five sets of puppies. No food," Jones said. "This one was nursing other pups, and you can see ribs hanging out, so, pretty nasty stuff."
SEE MORE: Why are custody battles over pets on the rise?
The conditions at Helping Hands for Furry Paws were completely different from Cincinnati Animal Care. Volunteers spent Saturday afternoon beautifying the property as 40 to 50 employees, like Ray Anderson, work daily to care for roughly 8,000 animals who pass through their facility annually.
"A lot of folks, they don't know the difference between a shelter and a rescue," Anderson said.
He said rescues can range from large operations dealing with hundreds of animals to a single person housing a couple of dogs off the street, but a person attempting to surrender their pet may never know what they're dealing with if they don't do their due diligence.
"Go some place where you can actually see the living conditions of the animals," Anderson said. "If someone is telling you they'll meet you at the Ikea parking lot or some other public space versus seeing how the animal is living, that would be a red flag for me."
If a person can't make a trip to see a property with their own eyes, Anderson suggested doing thorough research online.
He said reputable rescues should be posting recent pictures or videos of multiple animals around their facility, and the same should be true for any rescue's social media presence.
"Really, that's the big thing," Anderson said, "transparency."
Anderson said amateur rescues that get out of control usually start with the good intentions of helping animals in need, but become too much to handle.
He said shelters exist to help people before it reaches that point, and suggested people reach out to their local shelter before it reaches the point of criminality.
This story was originally published by Sean DeLancey for Scripps News Cincinnati.
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Do you ever have those days in the middle of winter when your skin looks a little dry and weathered as if it needs a little plumping pick-me-up? This is exactly what happened to me last February after an unusually long bout of snow in my area. I walked into Sephora and asked the sales associate what I needed to manufacture some type of dewy glow. Without hesitation, she walked me over to Saie Glowy Super Gel Illuminator.
It comes in two sizes and shades, and after sampling it, I immediately went all in on the larger size in the Starglow shade. It was exactly what I was looking for. The liquid water-based luminizer gives you a radiant finish without making you look like a ’90s pop star with glitter specs stuck to your cheeks. It’s much more subtle than that.
It’s also created with good-for-the-skin ingredients like plant-based glycerin, which plumps up the skin, and rose hip seed oil and vitamin C to nourish and brighten, which I love. I cringe thinking about all the junk makeup I’ve used over the years, but now I’ve wised up and completely cleaned up my skincare and makeup regime. I try hard to only buy products that are deemed clean.
Currently, the 0.5-ounce size sells for $15.20 on Amazon, but the 1-ounce is a slightly better deal at $26.60-$28. It comes in two shades: Starglow and Sunglow. The Starglow is whiter while the slightly-more-expensive Sunglow has a golden brown tone.
Buy Saie Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Illuminator at Amazon for $28.
A few months after purchasing, while having wine with an old friend from high school, she leaned in and asked me what I was doing to make my skin look so good.
“How so?” I asked.
She said, “I know you are happy, but you’re practically glowing!” As any good friend would, I let her behind the Saie curtain and immediately texted her a link to the product so she could buy it later.
You can mix it with your face lotion or foundation, but I use it the most as a highlighter on my cheekbones. During the summer, I blend it into my body lotion to give my legs and collarbones a little shimmer on date nights. It’s lightweight and buildable. When I use it as a highlighter, I don’t even use a full pump. It’s more like a baby drop, so a large bottle will last you a very long time.
Not only is the Saie Glowy Super Gel Illuminator amazing 365 days a year, but it makes a great gift. My teenage daughter uses it too, and I’m thinking of gifting her a bottle for the new school year.
MORE: This eye cream for dark circles has nearly 17,000 5-star reviews on Amazon
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Many movie and TV productions are now on pause, with writers and actors on strike. So you may be wondering if it is still worth paying all that money for a half dozen streaming services or more.
The good news is that there is a growing list of streaming services out there with plenty of content that you can watch completely free.
Like many of us, Cara Nicolas feels she pays for too many TV streams.
"I think I have seven or eight streaming services now," she said. "I watch MAX and Hulu and sometimes Netflix. We have Disney Plus too."
But now, this young advertising executive wants to cut back because the writers' strike means fewer new shows. So she is checking out some free services that offer thousands of old movies and series.
Consumer Reports recently analyzed all the free streaming services available now and suggests you may want to take a look at:
- Amazon Freevee
- Crackle
- Pluto TV
- Tubi TV
- Roku channel
Click here to read the full report.
So what's the catch?
According to Consumer Reports, you won't find recently released films like Barbie or popular HBO shows, but you will get a decent variety for free. In exchange, you'll be watching more ads, according to Jim Willcox of Consumer Reports.
"You're even starting to see right now some companies promoting the fact that 'oh, we only have three ads per hour' or something like that," he said.
If you're thinking you really don't want to subscribe to another two, three, or four services, the reality is that you don't have to.
A lot of those free streaming services have a lot of the same content," Willcox said,
That means both free services, and the giants like Netflix and Hulu, have to differentiate their content while also offering affordable options.
"Clearly consumers are hitting a threshold in terms of how much money they're willing to pay each month," Willcox said.
Nicolas says those free services can keep you entertained, strike or no strike.
"There is never a shortage of content to watch," she said.
That way you don't waste your money.
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The House and Senate left Washington for the month of August with a lengthy, time-sensitive to-do list waiting when they return, including multiple key health care priorities.
There will only be three weeks before the end of the fiscal year to get everything done, and just 11 legislative days when both chambers will be in session at the same time.
Congress faces a Sept. 30 deadline to reauthorize a sweeping pandemic preparedness bill, fund community health centers and renew opioid addiction services.
But the largest looming deadline is the appropriations bills to fund the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which are tied up in the House amid disagreements over abortion and spending levels.
GOP leaders scuttled a vote planned for Friday on legislation funding the FDA and the Department of Agriculture after moderate Republicans objected to a provision that would reverse the FDA’s decision to allow the abortion pill mifepristone drug to be dispensed through the mail and in retail pharmacies.
House Freedom Caucus members have also been demanding even deeper spending cuts than agreed to in the bipartistan debt ceiling deal.
The Labor-HHS bill advanced through a House Appropriations subcommittee earlier this month, but hadn’t even made it to the full committee before recess. The Republican-led House bill would slash or eliminate funding from a range of programs that deal with everything from family planning to teen pregnancy and even HIV.
Both FDA and HHS funding bills face a major fight in the Democratic-controlled Senate, where the Appropriations Committee has already passed its own version by near unanimous margins, owing to an agreement by Democratic and Republican leaders not to insert “poison pill” amendments.
House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (Mass.) argued in a floor speech that lawmakers should stay in Washington to strip out the “toxic, divisive, bigoted riders” in the bills, and ripped Republicans for delaying votes until September.
Pandemic preparedness
The House and Senate are taking different tracks in the reauthorization of the pandemic preparedness bill, complicating its path forward.
The Senate advanced a bipartisan version of the Pandemic All-Hazards Preparedness Act out of committee, but the House is divided. House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans advanced a bill on party lines after Democrats introduced their own version.
The primary disagreement is over drug shortages. Democrats are clamoring to give FDA more oversight authority to address the shortages, but Republicans are insisting on keeping the issues separate.
The Senate version contains some provisions addressing drug shortages, but only one involves beefing up FDA authority.
Congress is under pressure to stem drug shortages amid reports of doctors rationing cancer drugs and other medicine. Republicans on the Energy and Commerce Committee have said they are committed to dealing with the problems, but that it shouldn’t be part of the preparedness bill.
Energy and Commerce Committee GOP leaders released a discussion draft on Friday of drug shortage legislation focusing on the economic reasons for shortages, including giving some generic drug manufacturers the ability to raise the cost of their drugs if hospitals keep prices “artificially low” to the point where there’s no economic incentive.
Health centers
Legislation to reauthorize funding for community health centers also faces partisan challenges. But in this case, the House cleared its bill on a bipartisan basis, while the Senate is still working through disagreements, highlighting the work to be done.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, originally wanted tens of billions of dollars more for the centers. He was asking for $130 billion to fund the centers over the next five years as well as $60 billion to help grow the health care workforce.
But Sanders ended up canceling a planned markup during the last week of July. Raising some eyebrows, Sanders said he is working with Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) to craft a bipartisan bill that will be “ready by the first week of September.”
Separately, Sanders and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) issued a joint statement pledging to partner and work towards legislation in the fall aimed at addressing primary care and other health care workforce shortages.
Opioids
At issue are several provisions of sweeping legislation signed into law in 2018 called the Support Act, which aimed to tackle the country’s drug overdose epidemic.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced a bipartisan reauthorization and expansion bill, but advocates are concerned the Senate is behind.
HELP Committee ranking member Bill Cassidy (R-La.) introduced his own version of the bill on July 20, but hearings won’t be scheduled until September. Cassidy has warned that the committee is wasting time on partisan bills instead of easy bipartisan wins, such as the Support Act.
Insulin/PBM reform
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has said for months that he wants to move legislation that would cap the cost of insulin at $35 per month for people with private insurance.
There’s hope to combine it with legislation reforming the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) industry into a package that could get bipartisan support.
But there’s no looming deadline and no guarantee it will get taken up in September.
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), who is a co-sponsor of one of the insulin bills with Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), said she still has Schumer’s support heading into the fall, but has not heard anything about timing.
Multiple committees have advanced PBM reform bills in both the House and Senate, so they will all need to be combined into one floor-friendly package. | https://cw33.com/hill-politics/lawmakers-set-to-face-ticking-clock-on-health-care-priorities/ | 2023-07-31T11:59:06 | 1 | https://cw33.com/hill-politics/lawmakers-set-to-face-ticking-clock-on-health-care-priorities/ |
Bryan De La Cruz Player Prop Bets: Marlins vs. Phillies - July 31
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 7:24 AM EDT|Updated: 34 minutes ago
Bryan De La Cruz -- .200 average over his past 10 games -- will be in action for the Miami Marlins against the Philadelphia Phillies, with Taijuan Walker on the hill, on July 31 at 6:40 PM ET.
He is looking to bounce back after a four-strikeout showing in his last game against the Tigers.
Bryan De La Cruz Game Info & Props vs. the Phillies
- Game Day: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Stadium: LoanDepot park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Phillies Starter: Taijuan Walker
- TV Channel: BSFL
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -278)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +600)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +160)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +130)
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Bryan De La Cruz At The Plate
- De La Cruz is batting .267 with 22 doubles, 14 home runs and 28 walks.
- Among the qualified batters, he ranks 49th in batting average, while his on-base percentage ranks 106th and he is 71st in slugging.
- De La Cruz has picked up a hit in 64.0% of his 100 games this year, with more than one hit in 26.0% of those games.
- In 14.0% of his games this season, he has homered, and 3.3% of his trips to the plate.
- De La Cruz has had at least one RBI in 36.0% of his games this year (36 of 100), with more than one RBI 16 times (16.0%). He has also accounted for three or more of his team's runs in five contests.
- He has scored at least once 35 times this year (35.0%), including eight games with multiple runs (8.0%).
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Bryan De La Cruz Home/Away Batting Splits
Phillies Pitching Rankings
- The Phillies pitching staff ranks seventh in the league with a collective 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Phillies' 4.04 team ERA ranks 11th across all league pitching staffs.
- Phillies pitchers combine to allow the seventh-fewest home runs in baseball (115 total, 1.1 per game).
- Walker (11-4 with a 4.06 ERA and 98 strikeouts in 113 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Phillies, his 22nd of the season.
- The righty's last time out was on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles, when he went 5 2/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up six hits.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 30-year-old's 4.06 ERA ranks 36th, 1.274 WHIP ranks 38th, and 7.8 K/9 ranks 47th.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Six straight days of 12-hour driving. Single digit paychecks. The complaints come from workers in vastly different industries: UPS delivery drivers and Hollywood actors and writers.
But they point to an underlying factor driving a surge of labor unrest: The cost to workers whose jobs have changed drastically as companies scramble to meet customer expectations for speed and convenience in industries transformed by technology.
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated those changes, pushing retailers to shift online and intensifying the streaming competition among entertainment companies. Now, from the picket lines, workers are trying to give consumers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to produce a show that can be binged any time or get dog food delivered to their doorstep with a phone swipe.
Overworked and underpaid employees is an enduring complaint across industries — from delivery drivers to Starbucks baristas and airline pilots — where surges in consumer demand have collided with persistent labor shortages. Workers are pushing back against forced overtime, punishing schedules or company reliance on lower-paid, part-time or contract forces.
At issue for Hollywood screenwriters and actors staging their first simultaneous strikes in 40 years is the way streaming has upended entertainment economics, slashing pay and forcing showrunners to produce content faster with smaller teams.
“This seems to happen to many places when the tech companies come in. Who are we crushing? It doesn’t matter,” said Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, a screenwriter and showrunner on the negotiating team for the Writers Guild of America, whose members have been on strike since May. Earlier this month, the Screen Actors Guild–American Federation of Television and Radio Artists joined the writers’ union on the picket line.
Actors and writers have long relied on residuals, or long-term payments, for reruns and other airings of films and televisions shows. But reruns aren’t a thing on streaming services, where series and films simply land and stay with no easy way, such as box office returns or ratings, to determine their popularity.
Consequently, whatever residuals streaming companies do pay often amount to a pittance, and screenwriters have been sharing tales of receiving single digit checks.
Adam Shapiro, an actor known for the Netflix hit “Never Have I Ever,” said many actors were initially content to accept lower pay for the plethora of roles that streaming suddenly offered. But the need for a more sustainable compensation model gained urgency when it became clear streaming is not a sideshow, but rather the future of the business, he said.
“Over the past 10 years, we realized: ‘Oh, that’s now how Hollywood works. Everything is streaming,’” Shapiro said during a recent union event.
Shapiro, who has been acting for 25 years, said he agreed to a contract offering 20% of his normal rate for “Never Have I Ever” because it seemed like “a great opportunity, and it’s going to be all over the world. And it was. It really was. Unfortunately, we’re all starting to realize that if we keep doing this we’re not going to be able to pay our bills.”
Then there’s the rising use of “mini rooms,” in which a handful of writers are hired to work only during pre-production, sometimes for a series that may take a year to be greenlit, or never get picked up at all.
Sanchez-Witzel, co-creator of the recently released Netflix series “Survival of the Thickest,” said television shows traditionally hire robust writing teams for the duration of production. But Netflix refused to allow her to keep her team of five writers past pre-production, forcing round-the-clock work on rewrites with just one other writer.
“It’s not sustainable and I’ll never do that again,” she said.
Sanchez-Witzel said she was struck by the similarities between her experience and those of UPS drivers, some of whom joined the WGA for protests as they threatened their own potentially crippling strike. UPS and the Teamsters last week reached a tentative contract staving off the strike.
Jeffrey Palmerino, a full-time UPS driver near Albany, New York, said forced overtime emerged as a top issue during the pandemic as drivers coped with a crush of orders on par with the holiday season. Drivers never knew what time they would get home or if they could count on two days off each week, while 14-hour days in trucks without air conditioning became the norm.
“It was basically like Christmas on steroids for two straight years. A lot of us were forced to work six days a week, and that is not any way to live your life,” said Palmerino, a Teamsters shop steward.
Along with pay raises and air conditioning, the Teamsters won concessions that Palmerino hopes will ease overwork. UPS agreed to end forced overtime on days off and eliminate a lower-paid category of drivers who work shifts that include weekends, converting them to full-time drivers. Union members have yet to ratify the deal.
The Teamsters and labor activists hailed the tentative deal as a game-changer that would pressure other companies facing labor unrest to raise their standards. But similar outcomes are far from certain in industries lacking the sheer economic indispensability of UPS or the clout of its 340,000-member union.
Efforts to organize at Starbucks and Amazon stalled as both companies aggressively fought against unionization.
Still, labor protests will likely gain momentum following the UPS contract, said Patricia Campos-Medina, executive director of the Worker Institute at the School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University, which released a report this year that found the number of labor strikes rose 52% in 2022.
“The whole idea that consumer convenience is above everything broke down during the pandemic. We started to think, ‘I’m at home ordering, but there is actually a worker who has to go the grocery store, who has to cook this for me so that I can be comfortable,’” Campos-Medina said. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/customers-want-instant-gratification-workers-say-theyre-on-the-brink/ | 2023-07-31T11:59:12 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/customers-want-instant-gratification-workers-say-theyre-on-the-brink/ |
Garrett Cooper Player Prop Bets: Marlins vs. Phillies - July 31
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 7:24 AM EDT|Updated: 35 minutes ago
Garrett Cooper, with a slugging percentage of .333 in his past 10 games -- including one home run -- will be in action for the Miami Marlins against the Philadelphia Phillies, with Taijuan Walker on the hill, July 31 at 6:40 PM ET.
He notched a home run while going 1-for-4 in his last game against the Tigers.
Garrett Cooper Game Info & Props vs. the Phillies
- Game Day: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Stadium: LoanDepot park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Phillies Starter: Taijuan Walker
- TV Channel: BSFL
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -278)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +575)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +180)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +125)
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Garrett Cooper At The Plate
- Cooper has 11 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs and 16 walks while hitting .255.
- Cooper has gotten a hit in 53 of 80 games this year (66.3%), with more than one hit on 18 occasions (22.5%).
- He has hit a long ball in 13 games this year (16.3%), leaving the park in 4.1% of his chances at the plate.
- Cooper has driven in a run in 27 games this year (33.8%), including 14 games with more than one RBI (17.5%). He has also driven home three or more of his team's runs in five contests.
- He has scored in 28.8% of his games this season, with more than one run scored in 6.3%.
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Phillies Pitching Rankings
- The 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Phillies pitching staff ranks seventh in MLB.
- The Phillies have the 11th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (4.04).
- The Phillies surrender the seventh-fewest home runs in baseball (115 total, 1.1 per game).
- Walker makes the start for the Phillies, his 22nd of the season. He is 11-4 with a 4.06 ERA and 98 strikeouts in 113 2/3 innings pitched.
- In his last appearance on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles, the righty went 5 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering six hits.
- This season, the 30-year-old ranks 36th in ERA (4.06), 38th in WHIP (1.274), and 47th in K/9 (7.8) among pitchers who qualify.
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(The Hill) – Dozens of former Cabinet officials under former President Trump’s administration declined to publicly support the former president’s third bid for the White House, NBC News reported.
NBC News reached out to 44 people who previously served in Trump’s Cabinet during his four years in office to gauge whether they would support the former president during the 2024 presidential election. The outlet reported that most of the people declined to comment or ignored the requests and that only four said publicly they would support Trump for the presidency.
Trump’s Cabinet saw a higher rate of turnover compared with many of his predecessors, with many new officials rotating in and out of his administration over the four years. The only four former Cabinet members who NBC News reached out to who said they would support Trump are former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, former chief of staff Mark Meadows, former Office of Management and Budget (OMB) director Russell Vought and former acting director of national intelligence Richard Grenell.
A spokesperson for Meadows told NBC News that he “fully” supports Trump. In May, Vought posted on X, the site formerly known as Twitter, that the former president is “the only person I trust to take a wrecking ball to the Deep State.”
Other former administration officials were reluctant to support Trump or have publicly said they will not support him. Former Attorney General Bill Barr told NBC News that he opposes Trump getting the 2024 GOP nomination but declined whether to say he would support him in the general election if pitted against President Biden.
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Former chief of staff Mick Mulvaney also said that he does not want Trump to get the Republican nomination for president.
“I am working hard to make sure that someone else is the nominee,” Mulvaney told NBC News. “I think he’s the Republican who is most likely to lose in a general election, of all our leading candidates. If anyone can lose to Joe Biden, it would be him.”
Other former officials who have not endorsed Trump yet include former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, former Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan, former chief of staff John Kelly and Joseph Maguire and Dan Coats, who each once served as director of national intelligence. Coats told NBC News that he would be supporting former Vice President Mike Pence for the GOP primary.
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Garrett Hampson Player Prop Bets: Marlins vs. Phillies - July 31
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 7:25 AM EDT|Updated: 32 minutes ago
Garrett Hampson -- hitting .423 in his past 10 games -- will be in action for the Miami Marlins against the Philadelphia Phillies, with Taijuan Walker on the hill, on July 31 at 6:40 PM ET.
In his most recent game, he strung together three hits (going 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI) against the Tigers.
Garrett Hampson Game Info & Props vs. the Phillies
- Game Day: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Stadium: LoanDepot park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Phillies Starter: Taijuan Walker
- TV Channel: BSFL
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -143)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +1250)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +240)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +190)
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Garrett Hampson At The Plate
- Hampson is hitting .275 with 10 doubles, a triple, a home run and 12 walks.
- Hampson enters this game on a five-game hitting streak. In his last games, he's hitting .563.
- In 31 of 53 games this year (58.5%) Hampson has had a hit, and in six of those games he had more than one (11.3%).
- He has homered in just one game this year.
- Hampson has picked up an RBI in 17.0% of his games this year, with two or more RBI in 5.7% of his games.
- He has scored at least one run 19 times this year (35.8%), including one multi-run game.
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Garrett Hampson Home/Away Batting Splits
Phillies Pitching Rankings
- The 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings put together by the Phillies pitching staff ranks seventh in MLB.
- The Phillies have the 11th-ranked team ERA across all league pitching staffs (4.04).
- The Phillies allow the seventh-fewest home runs in baseball (115 total, 1.1 per game).
- The Phillies will send Walker (11-4) out for his 22nd start of the season. He is 11-4 with a 4.06 ERA and 98 strikeouts through 113 2/3 innings pitched.
- In his last appearance on Tuesday, the righty threw 5 2/3 innings against the Baltimore Orioles, giving up two earned runs while surrendering six hits.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 30-year-old ranks 36th in ERA (4.06), 38th in WHIP (1.274), and 47th in K/9 (7.8).
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GOOCHLAND COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Residents in several Goochland neighborhoods are advised to boil their water, or use water bottles, after a water main break on River Road.
The boil water advisory was announced to be in effect until further notice for those living in the Randolph Square, Lower Tuckahoe and Wickham Glen subdivisions. The safety precaution is due to a loss of water pressure, according to Goochland County. The County said failure to follow the advisory could possibly result in stomach or intestinal illness.
River Road was scheduled to remain closed just east of Randolph Square Parkway at the Goochland – Henrico County line due to the water main repairs, but was set to reopen Monday, July 31. | https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/goochland-residents-advised-to-boil-water-after-river-road-water-main-break/ | 2023-07-31T11:59:22 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/goochland-residents-advised-to-boil-water-after-river-road-water-main-break/ |
DENVER (AP) — As Denver neared triple-digit temperatures, Ben Gallegos sat shirtless on his porch swatting flies off his legs and spritzing himself with a misting fan to try to get through the heat. Gallegos, like many in the nation’s poorest neighborhoods, doesn’t have air conditioning.
The 68-year-old covers his windows with mattress foam to insulate against the heat and sleeps in the concrete basement. He knows high temperatures can cause heat stroke and death, and his lung condition makes him more susceptible. But the retired brick layer, who survives on about $1,000 a month largely from Social Security, says air conditioning is out of reach.
“Take me about 12 years to save up for something like that,” he said. “If it’s hard to breathe, I’ll get down to emergency.”
As climate change fans hotter and longer heat waves, breaking record temperatures across the U.S. and leaving dozens dead, the poorest Americans suffer the hottest days with the fewest defenses. Air conditioning, once a luxury, is now a matter of survival.
As Phoenix weathered its 27th consecutive day above 110 degrees (43 Celsius) Wednesday, the nine who died indoors didn’t have functioning air conditioning, or it was turned off. Last year, all 86 heat-related deaths indoors were in uncooled environments.
“To explain it fairly simply: Heat kills,” said Kristie Ebi, a University of Washington professor who researches heat and health. “Once the heat wave starts, mortality starts in about 24 hours.”
It’s the poorest and people of color, from Kansas City to Detroit to New York City and beyond, who are far more likely to face grueling heat without air conditioning, according to a Boston University analysis of 115 U.S. metros.
“The temperature differences … between lower-income neighborhoods, neighborhoods of color and their wealthier, whiter counterparts have pretty severe consequences,” said Cate Mingoya-LaFortune of Groundwork USA, an environmental justice organization. “There are these really big consequences like death. … But there’s also ambient misery.”
Some have window units that can offer respite, but “in the dead of heat, it don’t do nothing,” said Melody Clark, who stopped Friday to get food at a nonprofit in Kansas City, Kansas, as temperatures soared to 101, and high humidity made it feel like 109. When the central air conditioning at her rental house went on the fritz, her landlord installed a window unit. But it doesn’t do much during the day.
So the 45-year-old wets her hair, cooks outside on a propane grill and keeps the lights off indoors. She’s taken the bus to the library to cool off. At night she flips the box unit on, hauling her bed into the room where it’s located to sleep.
As far as her two teenagers, she said: “They aren’t little bitty. We aren’t dying in the heat. … They don’t complain.”
While billions in federal funding have been allocated to subsidize utility costs and the installation of cooling systems, experts say they often only support a fraction of the most vulnerable families and some still require prohibitive upfront costs. Installing a centralized heat pump system for heating and cooling can easily reach $25,000.
President Joe Biden announced steps on Thursday to defend against extreme heat, highlighting the expansion of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which funnels money through states to help poorer households pay utility bills.
While the program is critical, said Michelle Graff, who studies the subsidy at Cleveland State University, only about 16% of the nation’s eligible population is actually reached. Nearly half of states don’t offer the federal dollars for summer cooling.
“So people are engaging in coping mechanisms, like they’re turning on their air conditioners later and leaving their homes hotter,” Graff said.
While frigid temperatures and high heating bills birthed the term “heat or eat,” she said, “we can now transition to AC or eat, where people are going to have to make difficult decisions.”
As temperatures rise, so does the cost of cooling. And temperatures are already hotter in America’s low-income neighborhoods like Gallegos’ Denver suburb of Globeville, where people live along stretches of asphalt and concrete that hold heat like a cast-iron skillet. Surface temperatures there can be roughly 8 degrees hotter than in Denver’s wealthier neighborhoods, where a sea of vegetation cools the area, according to the environmental advocacy group American Forests.
This disparity plays out nationwide. Researchers at the University of San Diego analyzed 1,056 counties and in over 70%, the poorest areas and those with higher Black, Hispanic and Asian populations were significantly hotter.
About one in 10 U.S. households have no air conditioning, a disparity compounded for marginalized groups, according to a study by the Brookings Institution. Less than 4% of Detroit’s white households don’t have air conditioning; it’s 15% for Black households.
At noon on Friday, Katrice Sullivan sat on the porch of her rented house on Detroit’s westside. It was hot and muggy, but even steamier inside the house. Even if she had air conditioning, Sullivan said she’d choose her moments to run it to keep her electricity bill down.
The 37-year-old factory worker pours water on her head, freezes towels to put around her neck, and sits in her car with the air conditioner on. “Some people here spend every dollar for food, so air conditioning is something they can’t afford,” she said.
Shannon Lewis, 38, lived in her Detroit home for nearly 20 years without air conditioning. Lewis’s bedroom was the only place with a window unit, so she’d squeeze her teenager, 8-year-old and 3-year-old-twins into her queen-size bed to sleep, eat meals and watch television.
“So it was like cool in one room and a heat stroke in another,” Lewis said. For the first time, Lewis now has air conditioning through a local non-profit, she said. “We don’t have to sleep or eat in the same room, we are able to come out, sit at the dining room table, eat like a family.”
After at least 54 died during a 2021 heat wave, mostly elderly people without air conditioning, in the Portland area, Oregon passed a law prohibiting landlords from placing blanket bans on air conditioning units. By and large, however, states don’t have laws requiring landlords to provide cooling.
In the federal Inflation Reduction Act, billions were set aside for tax credits and rebates to help families install energy-efficient cooling systems, but some of those are yet to be available. For people like Gallegos, who doesn’t pay taxes, the available credits are worthless.
The law also offers rebates, the kind of state and federal point-of-sale discounts that Amanda Morian has looked into for her 640-square-foot home.
Morian, who has a 13-week-old baby susceptible to hot weather, is desperate to keep her house in Denver’s Globeville suburb cool. She bought thermal curtains, ceiling fans and runs a window unit. At night she tries to do skin-to-skin touch to regulate the baby’s body temperature. When the back door opens in the afternoon, she said, the indoor temperature jumps a degree.
“All of those are just to take the edge off, it’s not enough to actually make it cool. It’s enough to keep us from dying,” she said.
She got estimates from four different companies for installing a cooling system, but every project was between $20,000 and $25,000, she said. Even with subsidies she can’t afford it.
“I’m finding that you have to afford the project in the first place and then it’s like having a bonus coupon to take $5,000 off of the sticker price,” she said.
Lucy Molina, a single mom in Commerce City, one of Denver’s poorest areas, said her home has reached 107 degrees without air conditioning. Nearby, Molina’s two teenage children slurped popsicles to cool off, lingering in front of the open freezer.
For Molina, who bustled around her kitchen on a recent day when temperatures reached 99 degrees outdoors, it’s hard to see any path to a cooling respite.
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Jacob Stallings Player Prop Bets: Marlins vs. Phillies - July 31
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 7:24 AM EDT|Updated: 34 minutes ago
The Miami Marlins, including Jacob Stallings and his .379 slugging percentage in past 10 games, including two extra-base hits but no home run), take on starter Taijuan Walker and the Philadelphia Phillies at LoanDepot park, Monday at 6:40 PM ET.
He had a one-hit showing in his previous game (1-for-2) against the Tigers.
Jacob Stallings Game Info & Props vs. the Phillies
- Game Day: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Stadium: LoanDepot park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Phillies Starter: Taijuan Walker
- TV Channel: BSFL
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -149)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +1000)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +250)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +190)
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Jacob Stallings At The Plate
- Stallings has seven doubles, a home run and 16 walks while hitting .205.
- In 49.0% of his 51 games this season, Stallings has picked up at least one hit. He's also had four multi-hit games.
- He has gone deep in just one game this year.
- Stallings has driven in a run in nine games this season (17.6%), including two games with multiple runs batted in.
- He has scored at least one run 12 times this year (23.5%), including one multi-run game.
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Jacob Stallings Home/Away Batting Splits
Phillies Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Phillies has a collective 9.2 K/9, the seventh-best in MLB.
- The Phillies' 4.04 team ERA ranks 11th across all league pitching staffs.
- Phillies pitchers combine to give up 115 home runs (1.1 per game), the seventh-fewest in the league.
- Walker (11-4) takes the mound for the Phillies in his 22nd start of the season. He has a 4.06 ERA in 113 2/3 innings pitched, with 98 strikeouts.
- The righty's last time out was on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles, when he tossed 5 2/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up six hits.
- The 30-year-old ranks 36th in ERA (4.06), 38th in WHIP (1.274), and 47th in K/9 (7.8) among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season.
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HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond International Airport (RIC) is hosting a job fair that will allow attendees to learn about a variety of job opportunities within the air travel space.
The event is happening at the Ivor Massey Administration Building — located at 5707 Huntsman Rd. — from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2.
Multiple organizations will be in attendance, including representatives from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Piedmont Airlines.
Full-time and part-time job offerings will be available. Those interested are asked to bring several copies of their resume and be able to pass a background check.
RIC’s owner and operator, the Capital Region Airport Commission, is specifically hiring for the following positions:
- Information Technology
- Human Resources Coordinator
- Business Diversity Compliance Coordinator
- Baggage Handling System Mechanic
- Bag Jam Clearer
- Custodian
- Ground Maintenance I
- Electrician
- Firefighter
There will be parking available at the Ivor Massey Administration Building, as well as shuttle services through the Airport to and from GRTC Route 7A/7B.
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Jean Segura Player Prop Bets: Marlins vs. Phillies - July 31
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 7:23 AM EDT|Updated: 35 minutes ago
On Monday, Jean Segura (coming off going 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI) and the Miami Marlins face the Philadelphia Phillies, whose starting pitcher will be Taijuan Walker. First pitch is at 6:40 PM ET.
In his most recent appearance, he racked up two hits (going 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI) against the Tigers.
Jean Segura Game Info & Props vs. the Phillies
- Game Day: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Stadium: LoanDepot park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Phillies Starter: Taijuan Walker
- TV Channel: BSFL
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -227)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +1000)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +220)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +155)
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Jean Segura At The Plate
- Segura is hitting .222 with five doubles, two triples, three home runs and 22 walks.
- Segura has had a hit in 46 of 83 games this season (55.4%), including multiple hits 19 times (22.9%).
- He has gone deep in 3.6% of his games in 2023, and 0.9% of his trips to the plate.
- Segura has driven home a run in 17 games this season (20.5%), including more than one RBI in 4.8% of his games.
- He has scored at least one run 24 times this season (28.9%), including one multi-run game.
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Jean Segura Home/Away Batting Splits
Phillies Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Phillies has a collective 9.2 K/9, the seventh-best in the league.
- The Phillies have a 4.04 team ERA that ranks 11th among all league pitching staffs.
- Phillies pitchers combine to allow the seventh-fewest home runs in baseball (115 total, 1.1 per game).
- The Phillies are sending Walker (11-4) to make his 22nd start of the season. He is 11-4 with a 4.06 ERA and 98 strikeouts in 113 2/3 innings pitched.
- The righty last pitched on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles, when he tossed 5 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up six hits.
- The 30-year-old's 4.06 ERA ranks 36th, 1.274 WHIP ranks 38th, and 7.8 K/9 ranks 47th among qualifying pitchers this season.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — With monarch butterflies being classified as endangered last year by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (ICUN), it’s no wonder that populations are declining. But, what can be done to support these important pollinators?
A major contributing factor to the decline in monarch populations in recent years is habitat loss, according to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).
In an effort to combat this, the DCR has created the following list of native Virginian plants that monarch butterfly lovers can add to their gardens to support them throughout all stages of their life cycle:
- Swamp milkweed: Leaves are critical for the egg and larvae stages. Pink blossoms provide nectar from July through August.
- Butterfly weed: Leaves are food during the egg and larvae stages. Orange blossoms provide nectar from June through August.
- New York aster: Purple flowers provide nectar from August through October.
- Threadleaf coreopsis: Yellow flowers provide nectar from June through October.
- Sneezeweed: Yellow flowers provide nectar from July through September.
- Narrow-leaf sunflower: Yellow flowers provide nectar from September through October.
- Oxeye sunflower: Yellow flowers provide nectar from June through September.
- Eastern rosemallow: Pink flowers provide nectar from June through September.
- Bee balm: Red flowers provide nectar from June through August.
- Summer phlox: Lavender flowers provide nectar from July through September.
- Sweet goldenrod: Yellow flowers provide nectar from August through October.
- New York Ironweed: Purple flowers provide nectar from August through September.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The American Association of State Troopers (AAST) is holding its tenth annual contest for “Best Looking Cruiser” of state police agencies in the U.S.
Virginia State Police (VSP) encourages Virginia residents to vote for VSP to win the contest, which will close at noon Monday, July 31. The top 12 states with the most votes will earn a spot within the AAST calendar, which “provides educational scholarships to dependents of AAST member state troopers nationwide,” according to VSP.
The agency with the most votes will win the “Best Looking Cruiser” award and be featured on the 2024 calendar’s cover.
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Joey Wendle Player Prop Bets: Marlins vs. Phillies - July 31
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 7:23 AM EDT|Updated: 34 minutes ago
Joey Wendle -- with a slugging percentage of .148 in his past 10 games (including no home runs) -- will be in action for the Miami Marlins versus the Philadelphia Phillies, with Taijuan Walker on the mound, on July 31 at 6:40 PM ET.
He had a hitless showing in his last game (0-for-3) against the Tigers.
Joey Wendle Game Info & Props vs. the Phillies
- Game Day: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Stadium: LoanDepot park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Phillies Starter: Taijuan Walker
- TV Channel: BSFL
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -222)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +1000)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +200)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +165)
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Joey Wendle At The Plate
- Wendle is batting .254 with 13 doubles, two triples, a home run and 10 walks.
- In 59.4% of his games this year (38 of 64), Wendle has picked up at least one hit, and in 10 of those games (15.6%) he recorded multiple hits.
- He has gone deep in only one game this season.
- In 11 games this year, Wendle has picked up an RBI, with more than one RBI once.
- He has scored at least once 20 times this season (31.3%), including four games with multiple runs (6.3%).
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Joey Wendle Home/Away Batting Splits
Phillies Pitching Rankings
- The 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Phillies pitching staff ranks seventh in the league.
- The Phillies have a 4.04 team ERA that ranks 11th across all MLB pitching staffs.
- Phillies pitchers combine to allow the seventh-fewest home runs in baseball (115 total, 1.1 per game).
- Walker makes the start for the Phillies, his 22nd of the season. He is 11-4 with a 4.06 ERA and 98 strikeouts through 113 2/3 innings pitched.
- In his last appearance on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles, the righty went 5 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs while surrendering six hits.
- This season, the 30-year-old ranks 36th in ERA (4.06), 38th in WHIP (1.274), and 47th in K/9 (7.8) among pitchers who qualify.
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Jorge Soler Player Prop Bets: Marlins vs. Phillies - July 31
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 7:24 AM EDT|Updated: 33 minutes ago
On Monday, Jorge Soler (.195 slugging percentage in past 10 games, with zero home runs) and the Miami Marlins play the Philadelphia Phillies, whose starting pitcher will be Taijuan Walker. First pitch is at 6:40 PM ET.
In his most recent game he had a one-hit showing (1-for-4) against the Tigers.
Jorge Soler Game Info & Props vs. the Phillies
- Game Day: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Stadium: LoanDepot park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Phillies Starter: Taijuan Walker
- TV Channel: BSFL
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -227)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +400)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +185)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +110)
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Jorge Soler At The Plate
- Soler has 89 hits, which is tops among Miami hitters this season, while batting .240 with 43 extra-base hits.
- Among the qualifying batters in MLB action, he ranks 113th in batting average, 70th in on-base percentage, and 31st in slugging.
- Soler has gotten at least one hit in 61.4% of his games this year (62 of 101), with at least two hits 18 times (17.8%).
- He has gone deep in 21 games this year (20.8%), homering in 5.6% of his chances at the plate.
- In 31.7% of his games this season, Soler has driven in at least one run. In 14 of those games (13.9%) he recorded more than one RBI, while accounting for three or more of his team's runs in five contests.
- He has scored in 43 games this season (42.6%), including 11 multi-run games (10.9%).
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Jorge Soler Home/Away Batting Splits
Phillies Pitching Rankings
- The 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings put together by the Phillies pitching staff ranks seventh in MLB.
- The Phillies have the 11th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (4.04).
- Phillies pitchers combine to surrender 115 home runs (1.1 per game), the seventh-fewest in the league.
- Walker (11-4) takes the mound for the Phillies in his 22nd start of the season. He has a 4.06 ERA in 113 2/3 innings pitched, with 98 strikeouts.
- In his most recent appearance on Tuesday, the righty went 5 2/3 innings against the Baltimore Orioles, allowing two earned runs while surrendering six hits.
- The 30-year-old ranks 36th in ERA (4.06), 38th in WHIP (1.274), and 47th in K/9 (7.8) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
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Luis Arraez Player Prop Bets: Marlins vs. Phillies - July 31
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 7:26 AM EDT|Updated: 33 minutes ago
The Miami Marlins, including Luis Arraez and his .550 slugging percentage in past 10 games, including six extra-base hits but no homers), take on starter Taijuan Walker and the Philadelphia Phillies at LoanDepot park, Monday at 6:40 PM ET.
He had a hitless performance in his most recent game (0-for-4) against the Tigers.
Luis Arraez Game Info & Props vs. the Phillies
- Game Day: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Stadium: LoanDepot park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Phillies Starter: Taijuan Walker
- TV Channel: BSFL
- Hits Prop: Over/under 1.5 hits (Over odds: +145)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +1000)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +210)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +100)
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Luis Arraez At The Plate
- Arraez leads Miami with an OBP of .426, plus a team-best slugging percentage of .473.
- Among the qualified hitters in MLB action, he ranks first in batting average, first in on-base percentage, and 40th in slugging.
- In 80.0% of his 100 games this season, Arraez has picked up at least one hit. He's also had 42 multi-hit games.
- He has homered in 3.0% of his games in 2023 (three of 100), and 0.7% of his trips to the dish.
- In 35.0% of his games this season, Arraez has had at least one RBI. He's picked up more than one in 12.0% and driven in three or more of his team's runs in two contests.
- In 35 of 100 games this season, he has scored, and seven of those games included multiple runs.
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Luis Arraez Home/Away Batting Splits
Phillies Pitching Rankings
- The Phillies pitching staff is seventh in MLB with a collective 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Phillies' 4.04 team ERA ranks 11th across all league pitching staffs.
- Phillies pitchers combine to give up the seventh-fewest home runs in baseball (115 total, 1.1 per game).
- The Phillies are sending Walker (11-4) to make his 22nd start of the season. He is 11-4 with a 4.06 ERA and 98 strikeouts through 113 2/3 innings pitched.
- The right-hander last appeared on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles, when he tossed 5 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up six hits.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 30-year-old ranks 36th in ERA (4.06), 38th in WHIP (1.274), and 47th in K/9 (7.8).
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Georgia man electrocuted after jumping into lake
ATLANTA (WANF/Gray News) - A Georgia man is dead after jumping into Lake Lanier Thursday evening, WANF reports.
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said 24-year-old Thomas Shepard Milner jumped into the lake from his family’s dock near Dove Trail and was electrocuted when he entered the water.
A family friend told investigators they heard Milner scream for help and tried to get him out of the water using a ladder.
When that didn’t work, neighbors stepped in to help and took a boat out to Milner, the sheriff’s office said. The person in the boat jumped in the water to pull Milner out but reported feeling a burning sensation, which they immediately recognized as an electric shock.
After swimming to shore and turning off the power box near the dock, the person returned to the water to pull Milner back to shore, according to investigators.
Witnesses told authorities Milner’s uncle administered CPR until emergency medical crews got to the scene. The 24-year-old was rushed to Northside Forsyth Hospital. He died from his injuries the next day.
Milner’s mother, Martha Milner, told WANF her son was gentle and kind and loved the lake.
“Shepard was known for his quirkiness, his humor and his dedication,” she said.
According to Martha Milner, the dock at their lake property was less than three years old and outfitted with electricity by a licensed electrician.
Boaters like Chris Morris were saddened to hear about the death on Sunday.
“It’s a freak accident,” he said.
It is unclear why the water was electrified.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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Lawsuit alleges flight attendants served too much alcohol to passenger that groped woman, her daughter
(CNN) - A passenger is suing Delta Airlines, claiming flight attendants overserved alcohol to a man who became drunk while on board and groped a mother and her teenage daughter.
The alleged incident happened during an international flight last summer.
The suit claims the flight attendants ignored the mother’s pleas for them to stop serving alcohol to the man and that the passenger was making them feel unsafe.
The plaintiffs in the case said during the nine-hour flight from New York to Greece, the man made obscene gestures and sexually assaulted the 16-year-old girl sitting next to him.
When the plane landed in Greece, the man was allowed to walk free despite the mother’s request that authorities arrest him in Athens.
Delta has not commented on the suit but says the airline has zero tolerance for passengers who engage in inappropriate or unlawful behavior.
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Sentencing for man convicted of killing Akron landlord
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 7:43 AM EDT|Updated: 16 minutes ago
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The 23-year-old man convicted of murdering his landlord in Akron, will be sentenced Monday morning by Summit County Court of Common Pleas Judge Joy Oldfield.
Eric Pursley was found guilty earlier this month of murder and felonious assault for the fatal shooting of Daniel Stein, 59.
Akron police said Pursley killed Stein on Oct. 5, 2022 at a home in the 600 block of Sumner St.
Summit County Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh said Pursley was several months behind on his rent and shot Stein after a confrontation.
Stein owned several rental properties in Akron.
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Active weather pattern this week
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - There are several chances for showers and thunderstorms through the work week and into the weekend. Temperatures should be at or below average too. Severe weather is possible at times.
This morning will be partly to mostly cloudy with rain likely for much of the area. This afternoon should be mostly sunny to partly cloudy with a 20% chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms. High temperatures should be in the 80s and 90s.
Another round of showers and thunderstorms looks to develop in the panhandle and Western Nebraska this evening as another disturbance moves through the region. That rain will move east late tonight into Tuesday. The best chance of rain will be along and north of Interstate 80. It should be partly to mostly cloudy Tuesday with high temperatures in the low 80s to low 90s.
Occasional upper level disturbances and a cold front will move through the area at times Wednesday through Sunday. There is a chance for rain each day and/or night during that time period. Wednesday and Saturday have the better chances for now. Temperatures should be at or below average for much of the area for the second half of the week.
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ATLANTA — A man died in Atlanta's Greenbriar area early Monday morning after going into an apartment and getting shot, in circumstances that were not initially fully clear.
Police said the victim was a 26-year-old man, and that they were still trying to determine whether he was mistakenly going into the apartment or, as the original call to police reported, there was an actual burglary attempt.
Atlanta Police homicide commander Germaine Dearlove said investigators were trying to "determine whether a crime was occurring," and if so whether the person was shot in self-defense.
"It seems that our victim may have been going into the apartment, but we don't know whether it was intention or whether it was a mistaken apartment, that's what we're trying to figure out," Dearlove said.
The homicide commander added that investigators were speaking with the homeowner to understand the full circumstances of what happened.
The man shot and killed and the homeowner did not know each other, Dearlove added.
According to police, the man who was shot was found on scene and taken to Grady, where he was pronounced deceased.
The incident occurred at an apartment complex on Greenbriar Parkway, less than a mile southwest of Greenbriar Mall.
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WATCH: Concertgoer throws drink at Cardi B; she hurls microphone at them
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 6:58 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
LAS VEGAS (CNN) - Cardi B hurled her microphone at a fan during a concert in Las Vegas on Saturday.
The rapper was performing her song “Bodak Yellow” when a concertgoer threw a drink at her.
In seconds, Cardi B threw her microphone into the crowd as the song continued to play.
Security guards rushed to the stage.
More security guards are then seen flocking to the person in the crowd as she watched from the stage before continuing with her set.
There’s no word on what happened to the fan or if any charges will be filed.
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ATLANTA — Hundreds of Cobb County teachers will go back to class on Tuesday with a new outlook toward their job.
Third grade special education teacher Stacy King is among the 500 teachers who are earning a free master’s degree thanks to the school district’s new partnership with the University of West Georgia.
King has dreamed of earning a master’s degree since shortly after beginning her career as a teacher.
“It was cost prohibitive,” said King. “So I just put it off and put it off and life gets in the way. When this opportunity came along I was like, it’s free! Who can pass up free?”
In an effort to retain teachers, the Cobb County school system is paying for educators to go back to school. The University of West Georgia is helping by lowering the cost of tuition for Cobb teachers seeking a master’s degree.
It’s a partnership other school systems across Georgia are now emulating with other universities.
King is one of the many educators across the country that have experienced burnout.
She says the opportunity to get a free master’s is a giant boost.
“I can’t tell you what that means for my family,” said King. “Not only will I get more money, I’ll get more money when I retire because it makes my pension higher.”
According to Cobb Schools, a teacher with five years of experience earns an extra $6,800 dollars a year with a master’s degree. The pay boost is $8,700 for teachers with 10 years of experience.
“The students get teachers with more knowledge, better able to teach them,” said King. “So everyone wins.”
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Elvina Kalieva 2023 Livesport Prague Open 2021 Odds
Elvina Kalieva's round of 32 match in the Livesport Prague Open 2021 will be versus Linda Noskova. Kalieva is +4000 to win this tournament at Tennis Club Sparta Praha.
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Kalieva at the 2023 Livesport Prague Open 2021
- Next Round: Round of 32
- Tournament Dates: July 28 - August 6
- Venue: Tennis Club Sparta Praha
- Location: Prague, Czechia
- Court Surface: Hard
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Kalieva's Next Match
Kalieva will meet Noskova in the round of 32 on Tuesday, August 1 at 5:00 AM ET, after getting past Tayisiya Morderger 6-2, 6-3 in the qualification final.
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Kalieva Stats
- Kalieva defeated Morderger 6-2, 6-3 on Sunday in the qualifying round.
- In five tournaments over the past year, Kalieva is yet to win a title, and her overall record is 3-5.
- Kalieva has a record of 2-3 on hard courts over the last 12 months.
- In her eight matches over the past year, across all court surfaces, Kalieva has averaged 18.6 games.
- On hard courts, Kalieva has played five matches over the past 12 months, and she has totaled 20.8 games per match while winning 49.0% of games.
- Over the past year, Kalieva has been victorious in 12.5% of her return games and 28.6% of her service games.
- Kalieva has claimed 50% of her service games on hard courts and 11.1% of her return games over the past 12 months.
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WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has opened applications for a new program, the president's latest attempt at lowering student debt for millions of Americans.
It's known as the SAVE Plan, and although it was announced last year, it has mostly been overshadowed by President Joe Biden’s proposal for mass student loan cancellation. But now, after the Supreme Court struck down Biden’s forgiveness plan, the repayment option is taking center stage.
The plan allows millions of Americans with student debt to enroll in what's known as an "income-driven repayment plan."
The four repayment plans offered as part of the program have some of the most lenient terms ever. Interest won’t pile up as long as borrowers make regular payments. Millions of people will have monthly payments reduced to $0. And in as little as 10 years, any remaining debt will be canceled.
Biden has called the SAVE program “the most affordable repayment plan ever.” The typical borrower who enrolls in the plan will save $1,000 a month, he said.
How to sign up
Anybody with outstanding student debt can sign up to see if they're eligible here.
The application's website says you need a few things on hand to sign up:
- A verified FSA ID (which you get by signing up)
- Your financial information
- Your personal information
- Your spouse’s information, if applicable
Most borrowers should be able to fill out the application in under 10 minutes, the website promises.
A calculator is also available for figuring out what your monthly payments would be under the new plan.
What does the plan do?
Right away, more people will be eligible for $0 payments. The new plan won’t require borrowers to make payments if they earn less than 225% of the federal poverty line — $32,800 a year for a single person. The cutoff for current plans, by contrast, is 150% of the poverty line, or $22,000 a year for a single person.
Another immediate change aims to prevent interest from snowballing.
As long as borrowers make their monthly payments, their overall balance won't increase. Once they cover their adjusted monthly payment — even if it's $0 — any remaining interest will be waived.
Other major changes will take effect in July 2024.
Most notably, payments on undergraduate loans will be capped at 5% of discretionary income, down from 10% now. Those with graduate and undergraduate loans will pay between 5% and 10%, depending on their original loan balance. For millions of Americans, monthly payments could be reduced by half.
Next July will also bring a quicker road to loan forgiveness. Starting then, borrowers with initial balances of $12,000 or less will get the remainder of their loans canceled after 10 years of payments. For each $1,000 borrowed beyond that, the cancellation will come after an additional year of payments.
For example, a borrower with an original balance of $14,000 would get all remaining debt cleared after 12 years. Payments made before 2024 will count toward forgiveness.
HOW DO I APPLY?
The Education Department says it will notify borrowers when the new application process launches this summer. Those enrolled in an existing plan known as REPAYE will automatically be moved into the SAVE plan. Borrowers will also be able to sign up by contacting their loan servicers directly.
It will be available to all borrowers in the Direct Loan Program who are in good standing on their loans.
IS IT LEGAL?
That depends on who you ask, but the question hasn’t been taken up by a federal court.
Instead of creating a new payment plan from scratch, the Biden administration proposed changes to an existing plan. It cemented those changes by going through a negotiated rulemaking process that allows the Education Department to develop federal regulations without Congress.
It’s a process that’s commonly used by administrations from both political parties. But critics question whether the new plan goes further than the law allows.
More than 60 Republicans lawmakers urged Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to withdraw the plan in February, calling it “reckless, fiscally irresponsible, and blatantly illegal.”
Supporters argue that the Obama administration similarly used its authority to create a repayment plan that was more generous than any others at the time.
The Biden administration formally finalized the rule this month. Conservatives believe it’s vulnerable to a legal challenge, and some say it’s just a matter of finding a plaintiff with the legal right — or standing — to sue. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/nation-world/save-plan-opens-sign-ups/507-c7bedd06-c514-46b0-9c42-b3f722725019 | 2023-07-31T12:02:18 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/nation-world/save-plan-opens-sign-ups/507-c7bedd06-c514-46b0-9c42-b3f722725019 |
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If you're in the mood to do some online shopping today, you're in luck because the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is in full swing. This is Nordstrom's biggest event of the year where you can score huge deals on top brands for anything from fashion to beauty to home through August 6.
One of the most popular brands at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is Free People. Everyone loves Free People for their feminine boho chic aesthetic and quality apparel. However, sometimes the cost can be a little high, but fortunately, you can snag your wish list items right now for a discounted price. There are deals on dresses, skirts, sweaters, shorts, jackets, you name it. You should also check out Free People's iconic items like the Adella Bralette or the Way Home Skort.
With only a few days left, you better start shopping now before these best-sellers start running out. Here are our favorite Free People deals at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.
Isla Cable Stitch Tunic Sweater
Everyone needs a good cable knit sweater, especially with fall right around the corner. This tunic style sweater will have an oversized fit and end around the mid thigh. You can choose from five colors.
Free People Way Home Skort
You've seen the Free People Way Home shorts everywhere, but did you know they also have a skort option? You can get that trending smocked waistband with a cute skirt that has built in shorts for ultimate comfort and confidence as you go about your day.
Crosby Plaid Blazer
Get this blazer for a more formal, academic look that would be great in your fall wardrobe.
Backseat Glamour Maxi Skirt
This fun and flowy maxi skirt from Free People is exactly what you need in your summer wardrobe. Maxi skirts are the thing right now, and what better chance to hop on the trend than getting this one on sale.
All Star Runsie
Workout freely with this one-piece number that's on sale for $33 off. This is a sporty romper made of a nylon and spandex blend with a strappy back that comes in blue or black.
Camella Floral Print Minidress
This is your next everyday dress that you can look cute in while still feeling comfy and relaxed.
We the Free Out of Ordinary Denim Miniskirt
This denim miniskirt is totally a Y2K moment. This would be a great alternative to your normal denim shorts.
We the Free All Nighter Long Sleeve Surplice Crop Top
This versatile long sleeve top will provide you great looks throughout the day and into the night. It comes in four colors: black, purple, green, and yellow.
Brittnee Print Smocked Back Peplum Top
This fun and feminine peplum top has to go straight to your shopping cart. The puff sleeves, sweetheart neckline, and cool blue color make this shirt the perfect statement top.
Sepia Plaid Jacquard Oversize Cardigan
Like it or not, fall is right around the corner, and you know what that means. Cardigans galore! This plaid oversize cardigan is the perfect cozy look for the season.
Layla Faux Leather Miniskirt
Elevate your miniskirt game with this pleated faux leather skirt that's perfect for a night out or paired with some stockings for a cute fall outfit.
We the Free Arden Extra Long Cotton Top
This top is a fan favorite Free People staple. It's made of super soft and breathable cotton with thumb holes and an oversized length for even more comfort.
Cutting Edge Cotton Cable Sweater
This sweater adds a modern, trendy touch with the cropped and boxy fit and uneven hem to a classic cable knit look. It comes in five colors.
Free People Intimately FP Adella Longline Bralette
This bralette is an iconic Free People piece, and you have to get it on sale now.
Polish It Off Stripe Pants
These lightweight track pants are perfect for when you're on the go and you want to be both comfy and cute.
One of the Boys Plaid Tunic Shirt
This tunic shirt is the perfect thing to throw on in the morning when you're in a rush for an everyday, casual look.
When is the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2023 dates are:
- July 11: Early Access to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for Icon status Nordstrom card members.
- July 12: Early Access to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for Ambassador status Nordstrom card members.
- July 13: Early Access to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for Influencer status Nordstrom card members.
- July 17: The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale opens to everyone.
When does the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale start for everyone?
Everyone can shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale online starting at 9:01 p.m. PT on July 16/12:01 a.m. ET on July 17. You can shop in store during regular store hours starting on July 17.
When does the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale end?
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends for everyone at 11:59 p.m. PT on August 6/2:59 a.m. ET on August 7. That's when all those amazing discounts will go back up to regular price.
Do you need a Nordstrom Card for the Anniversary Sale?
You don't need to be a Nordstrom cardholder to shop the deals at the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. However, early access is granted to Nordy Club members based on their shopping status, so members have first dibs on the best deals before they sell out.
How often is the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale only happens once a year usually during the middle of the summer. The sale lasts for almost a month for cardholders and just a little over two weeks for regular shoppers. And even thought Nordstrom has a ton of great sales throughout the rest of the year like Black Friday and 4th of July, the Anniversary Sale has exclusive deals you can only get during this special sale event. So don't miss out on these one-of-a-kind deals.
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ST. ANTHONY, Idaho -- Idaho mother Lori Vallow Daybell faces up to life in prison without parole Monday as she is sentenced in the murders of her two youngest children and a romantic rival in a case that included bizarre claims that her son and daughter were zombies and that she was a goddess sent to usher in the Biblical apocalypse.
Vallow Daybell was found guilty in May of killing her two youngest children, 7-year-old Joshua "JJ" Vallow and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan, as well as conspiring to kill Tammy Daybell, her fifth husband's previous wife.
The husband, Chad Daybell, is awaiting trial on the same murder charges. Vallow Daybell also faces two other cases in Arizona - one on a charge of conspiring with her brother to kill her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and one of conspiring to kill her niece's ex-husband. Charles Vallow was shot and killed in 2019, but her niece's ex survived an attempt later that year.
Monday's sentencing will take place at the Fremont County Courthouse in St. Anthony, Idaho. Judge Steven W. Boyce is expected to hear testimony from several representatives of the victims, including Vallow Daybell's only surviving son, Colby Ryan.
The case began in July 2019, when Vallow Daybell's brother, Alex Cox, shot and killed her estranged husband, Charles Vallow, in a suburban Phoenix home. Cox told police he acted in self defense. He was never charged in the case and died later that year of what authorities determined were natural causes.
Vallow Daybell was already in a relationship with Chad Daybell, a self-published author who wrote doomsday-focused fiction loosely based on Mormon teachings. She moved to Idaho with her kids and brother to be closer to him.
The children were last seen alive in September 2019. Police discovered they were missing a month later after an extended family member became worried. Their bodies were found buried in Chad Daybell's yard the following summer.
Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow married in November 2019, about two weeks after Daybell's previous wife, Tammy, was killed. Tammy Daybell initially was described as having died of natural causes, but an autopsy later showed she had been asphyxiated, authorities said.
Defense attorney Jim Archibald argued during the trial that there was no evidence tying Vallow Daybell to the killings, but plenty showing she was a loving, protective mother whose life took a sharp turn when she met Chad Daybell and fell for his "weird" apocalyptic religious claims. He suggested that Daybell and Vallow Daybell's brother, Alex Cox, were responsible for the deaths.
Daybell told her they had been married in several previous lives and she was a "sexual goddess" who was supposed to help him save the world by gathering 144,000 followers so Jesus could return, Archibald said.
Vallow Daybell's former friend Melanie Gibb testified during the trial that Vallow Daybell believed people in her life had been taken over by evil spirits and turned into "zombies," including JJ and Tylee. | https://abc7ny.com/lori-vallow-daybell-murder-children-killed-apocalypse/13576858/ | 2023-07-31T12:03:01 | 0 | https://abc7ny.com/lori-vallow-daybell-murder-children-killed-apocalypse/13576858/ |
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb about the federal investigation into efforts to overturn the election, and the potential legal jeopardy for the former president.
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NPR's Leila Fadel talks with former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb about the federal investigation into efforts to overturn the election, and the potential legal jeopardy for the former president.
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The annual Lincoln Dinner in Iowa is not something any Republican presidential candidate wants to miss. Not even former President Donald Trump. He was joined by 12 other candidates Friday night. IPR’s Clay Masters was there and talked to IPR's Michael Leland about the night.
Michael Leland: Trump hasn’t spent as much time in Iowa as some other candidates this cycle. Was it noteworthy that Trump was there?
Clay Masters: It was and it’s a high profile public appearance at the same time he’s facing mounting legal questions. That’s clearly on his mind as he went a little off script during his prepared remarks.
“By the way if I weren’t running, I would have nobody coming after me," Trump said. "Or if I was losing by a lot I would have nobody coming after me.”
He said that, of course, just as new charges came this week in a federal case accusing him of illegally possessing classified documents. But in Iowa on Friday, it was generally less about indictments and more about connecting with voters. The former president has been running here like he’s already the nominee. He has not been appearing at these events that feature multiple presidential candidates like Sen. Joni Ernst's Roast and Ride or the Family Leadership Summit. That’s largely because he has to play by the rules like everyone else. Like last night - each address had to remain at just 10 minutes and Trump had to condense his typical long meandering speech into that packed format. So he focused on what he called the achievements of his first term in office - from appointing justices to the Supreme Court that overturned Roe v. Wade to touting the farm subsidies he doled out during his administration. And that’s how he’s trying to remind Republican Iowa voters that he’s their man in 2024. He continues to enjoy a lot of [Republican] support here.
Knowing that, how did the audience respond to Trump and to the other candidates who shared the stage with him?
Early on you could hear the clinking of silverware on plates of chicken and mashed potatoes in the ballroom of over a thousand people. So it was a dinner and people were clearly focused on that part of the night. But politics was also on the menu. Mindy Ginger was there to see Trump and said she’d listen to what the others had to say. But she wants Trump back in office and was visibly frustrated by the mounting indictments.
“I’m so sick and tired of all the crap they’re doing to him right now," Ginger said. "There is absolutely nobody that could go through what he’s gone through and his family. Everyone else would have buckled like a cheap suit.”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is seen as Trump's main rival, went early on in the program and stuck his normal stump speech - talking about laws he’s passed in Florida like an abortion ban. Most of the candidates are still introducing themselves. Like former Texas Congressman Will Hurd. He’s far from a household name and was not met with fanfare when he said this:
"Donald Trump is not running for president to represent the people who voted for him in 2016 and 2020. Donald Trump is running to stay out of prison," Hurd said to loud boos from the audience.
Hurd said nominating Trump guarantees another term for Biden. And that was one of the only - at least the most direct attack on Trump the whole night. The other candidates - including Ron DeSantis - avoided calling Trump out. Trump went last in these back-to-back speeches and that meant he had the final word of the night.
This comes as a new NPR poll shows those mounting legal challenges against Trump may be starting to take a toll. Republicans and Republican-leaning independents who say they believe he has done "nothing wrong" dropped 9 points in the last month. Does that maybe give one of these other candidates a path to the nomination?
Right, well afterwards there were meet and greets with the candidates, so people could shake hands and take selfies. I used that as an opportunity to take an informal straw poll. And judging from the number of people waiting to meet the candidates… Trump’s doing just fine. There were also lines to see DeSantis and Vivek Rammaswammy. While not very many people were sticking around by comparison to see former Vice President Mike Pence. So, anecdotally, Trump still has Iowa Republicans' support. But he’s still going to have to campaign here. Iowans reward politicians for showing up in all 99 counties and most everyone on that stage vowed to spend a lot of time here between now and Jan. 15 when the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses will take place. | https://www.iowapublicradio.org/political-news/2023-07-31/new-charges-against-trump-didnt-keep-him-off-the-campaign-trail-in-iowa | 2023-07-31T12:03:08 | 1 | https://www.iowapublicradio.org/political-news/2023-07-31/new-charges-against-trump-didnt-keep-him-off-the-campaign-trail-in-iowa |
Gainesville health and fitness: common fitness myths part 3
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 7:18 AM EDT|Updated: 43 minutes ago
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -The gym is full of different workout methods.
On this week’s Gainesville Health and Fitness, we’ll walk you through some common myths that you should avoid.
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Just one drink a day can raise blood pressure, study says
(CNN) - Regularly drinking alcohol, even in small amounts, could raise your blood pressure, even in adults without hypertension, according to a new study.
The study says as little as one alcoholic drink increased blood pressure in men and women, including those with no existing blood pressure issues or conditions related to alcohol.
Researchers looked at data from seven studies conducted around the world between 1997 and 2021 involving more than 19,000 adults.
The study found that even less than one drink a day produced a small rise in systolic pressure over an average of five years.
It also found that small amounts of alcohol also raised the lower, or diastolic, blood pressure reading, but only in men.
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If you have driven down Washington Street recently, you might be wondering what the new green paint is at various intersections.
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the new markings are for bicyclists, “You need to stop behind the green areas in you’re in a car, because a bicyclist, if they’re trying to make, for example, a right or a left turn will come in front of you. So, instead of bicyclists being in between cars or behind the cars, they should be in front of you being able to make that turn so that they’re visible. So those green bars are meant, and you’ll see soon that they’ll be putting boxes there and they’ll represent the lanes of where they’re going to turn, whether that’s straight, right, or left.”
Sundquist said the City requested the state put the markings for bicyclists on Washington Street and the plan is to have them at more intersections throughout the city.
He added the goal is to make streets safe for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. | https://www.wrfalp.com/box-bike-lanes-being-installed-on-washington-street/ | 2023-07-31T12:03:43 | 0 | https://www.wrfalp.com/box-bike-lanes-being-installed-on-washington-street/ |
The Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant has been approved for a 450 kilowatt hydropower allocation.
The New York Power Authority Board of Trustees approved the power allocation under the state’s ReCharge NY program.
Cummins is investing $452 million at its Chautauqua County site to retool the facility for its next generation of products. The firm’s expansion will create 90 jobs and support an additional 1,280 existing jobs.
The ReCharge NY program works to strengthen the state’s economy by encouraging companies to retain and create jobs, while sparking capital investment throughout the state. ReCharge NY offers power contracts up to seven years. | https://www.wrfalp.com/cummins-approved-450-kilowatt-hydropower-allocation/ | 2023-07-31T12:03:50 | 0 | https://www.wrfalp.com/cummins-approved-450-kilowatt-hydropower-allocation/ |
BEIJING, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 36Kr Holdings Inc. ("36Kr" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: KRKR), a prominent brand and a pioneering platform dedicated to serving New Economy participants in China, today announced the launch of its 36Kr Media Lab in Silicon Valley, an initiative to embrace the large language models (LLM) revolution taking place in the content creation industry and optimize the application of artificial intelligence (AI) for the new economy sector.
36Kr Silicon Valley Media Lab's first project leveraging LLM, "Empty Office," will experimentally explore scenarios where AI can think and work as humans, enhancing content production efficiency and reducing costs. Through "Empty Office," 36Kr is also building innovative media solutions that will transform traditional video, graphic and text communications into avant-garde dialogues between customized AI characters and audiences. These network-based dialogues will be naturally and seamlessly driven by real-time data generation, and available anytime, anywhere.
At the same time, 36Kr Silicon Valley Media Lab continues to focus on tailoring its LLM to the new economy sector. By utilizing dedicated financial and business datasets, including enterprises' financial results, news, market dynamics and knowledge repositories, among other resources, to train its LLM to thoroughly understand and analyze business information, 36Kr has developed a model that keenly grasps the business nuances to generate accurate analysis and interpretation. 36Kr Silicon Valley Media Lab constantly maintains its database, serving as the reference foundation to ensure that its fact-based model produces rigorous and up-to-date business and financial analysis.
Furthermore, 36Kr's professionally-training, fine-tuning capability enables its LLM-empowered "Empty Office" to quickly and efficiently create informative content for the new economy sector. For instance, in the case of a business event, such as a new product launch, an AI agent can instantly extract relevant data from the database, automatically perform a comprehensive analysis, and issue reports within just seconds. This top-speed response gives 36Kr's business and financial-focused media platform an unrivaled edge.
Mr. Dagang Feng, Co-chairman and CEO of 36Kr, commented, "The launch of 36Kr Silicon Valley Media Lab is a testament to our AI technology acumen and vision as well as our commitment to extending media's boundaries. By integrating pioneering AI technology into content creation, 36Kr will constantly elevate the efficiency and quality of content production alongside the rapid advancement of the LLM, fostering a superior content ecosystem encompassing business, finance and technology, further turbocharging the evolution of the New Economy. As we adopt and develop more AI tools amid the technology's rapid advancement, we are strategically positioning the Company to break new ground and ultimately drive long-term growth for our business."
About 36Kr Holdings Inc.
36Kr Holdings Inc. is a prominent brand and a pioneering platform dedicated to serving New Economy participants in China with the mission of empowering New Economy participants to achieve more. The Company started its business with high-quality New Economy-focused content offerings, covering a variety of industries in China's New Economy with diverse distribution channels. Leveraging traffic brought by high-quality content, the Company has expanded its offerings to business services, including online advertising services, enterprise value-added services, and subscription services, to address the evolving needs of New Economy companies and upgrading needs of traditional companies. The Company is supported by a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities. Through diverse service offerings and significant brand influence, the Company is well-positioned to continuously capture the high growth potential of China's New Economy.
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Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Blake Washington as the state’s new Budget Director. Washington will begin his tenure this summer.
Washington replaces Robert Megna, who was serving as interim Budget Director following the departure of Robert Mujica, a holdover from former Governor Andrew Cuomo‘s time in office.
He currently serves as Secretary to the New York State Assembly Ways and Means Committee, where he advises the Speaker and Assemblymembers on all budget and fiscal matters. Washington has worked for the Assembly Ways and Means Committee since 2002, previously serving as Director of Budget Studies, Deputy Director of Budget Studies and as a Legislative Budget Analyst.
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HOUSTON, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AutomationEdge, a leading Hyperautomation platform has announced strategic partnership with eAlliance Corp, a cutting-edge Hyperautomation solutions provider.
The partnership will enable eAlliance Corp to provide AutomationEdge solutions such as CogniBot - a conversational AI platform, DocEdge - an intelligent document processing platform, Intelligent Service Desk Ticket Data Analysis, IT Process Automation (ITPA) and RPA. This collaboration will empower AutomationEdge and eAlliance Corp to help customers innovate with automation to move the needle on the top and bottom line.
AutomationEdge, along with its Hyperautomation platform, has also build the ready automation solutions across industries. It will help customers achieve faster Go-To-Market for automation projects with lower cost. It is empowering 250+ customers globally in Healthcare, Banking, Insurance, Financial Services and other industries.
For over 20 years, eAlliance Corp has been delivering technology solutions to businesses worldwide across industries. It has been a trusted advisor to its customer in innovation, strategy and execution of automation solutions. Through this partnership, eAlliance will be able to offer innovative business process automation solutions to customers focusing on key enterprise domains such as finance & accounting, customer service, procurement, human resources, cash applications and more.
About AutomationEdge
AutomationEdge is a leading Hyperautomation platform across the globe with end-to-end automation capabilities. With its platforms working together as one solution, it has enabled seamless process automation for global enterprises.
AutomationEdge has already delivered its innovative solutions to large multinational organizations like American Express, Smart Dubai Government, Wipro, AccentCare, Danone, University of Maryland Medical System, Aspen Pharmacare, Oman LNG, Mashreq Bank, HDFC Bank, and Genpact, to name a few.
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eAlliance Corp is a professional services firm with big company expertise and small company relationships, taking pride in agility and real-time responsiveness. eAlliance Corp is a trusted name in the Hyperautomation industry, offering comprehensive services and solutions to help businesses achieve their automation goals with ease. Founded in 2002 in Chicago, IL, staffed with resources in the US and India possessing vast experience and leadership in business and technology.
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Jamestown City Council will vote on the purchase of a second ambulance tonight.
The resolution purchases an ambulance for the department from WNY Bus Parts of Elma, New York for $217,741. Funding for this purchase will come from American Rescue Plan monies, which were previously approved by council.
Council also will vote on the use of a $284,291 Assistance to Firefighters Grant to purchase 40 portable radios from Eagle Radio Technologies for $252,768 and the purchase of 72 rope bailout system kits from Whitmer Public Safety Group for $30,078.
An emergency resolution to replace a heating and cooling unit at Diethrick Stadium will be voted on as well. The current unit that cools and heats the home locker room no longer works and the city is proposing using $85,725 out of the contingency fund to purchase a new one.
Council also will vote to use an additional $10,000 in ARP funds toward a new Salt Brine System. The new system was to be located inside the existing mechanic shop at 155 Steele Street, but due to delays in the construction of the new Fleet Maintenance facility on Washington Street, the brine system was never purchased.
Council has already approved $185,000 for the system, but costs have since increased with the updated cost now $195,000.
Council also will vote to accept several grants including one under new business for the $1.8 million Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response, or SAFER, grant. Council approved in May the use of that grant to hire eight firefighters.
Two other grants that council will vote to accept under regular business include a $248,685 Safe Streets For All Planning Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. It will be used to develop a Road Safety Plan that includes engineering and design work.
The second grant is a $2 million Healthy Homes Production grant received by Chautauqua County. The City of Jamestown has been awarded $1,378,316 of that grant, which will go toward addressing housing-related hazards.
The City Council Voting Session will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall. A work session will precede the voting session at 7:00 p.m. in the Police Training Room on the fourth floor. The public is welcome to attend both meetings with the voting session being livestreamed on jamestownny.gov. | https://www.wrfalp.com/jamestown-city-council-to-vote-on-purchasing-second-ambulance/ | 2023-07-31T12:04:02 | 1 | https://www.wrfalp.com/jamestown-city-council-to-vote-on-purchasing-second-ambulance/ |
Impact "much bigger than a single project"
WAYNESBORO, Ga., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bechtel, the engineering, procurement, and construction company brought in to complete construction on new Units 3 and 4 at the Vogtle nuclear power plant in Georgia, today issued the following statement from Brendan Bechtel, Bechtel Chairman and CEO, marking the start of commercial operations for Unit 3:
"We are extremely proud of Bechtel's part in achieving this milestone. Our team has been 100 percent committed to Vogtle's completion since being brought in to finish the project.
"Today's start of commercial operations for Vogtle Unit 3 gives the Southeast a major new source of clean, reliable, carbon-free baseload energy. And, as the first new nuclear unit built in the U.S. in more than 30 years, it helps put America back on the map as a leader in the global nuclear industry.
"Bechtel has supported the design and construction of 150 nuclear plants worldwide. We know firsthand how Vogtle Units 3 and 4 go a long way in restoring America's muscle memory in nuclear construction, including the workforce and domestic supply chains required to build America's largest nuclear power plant. Vogtle Unit 3 comes online at a pivotal time when energy security concerns and the need to cut carbon emissions are driving growth in the world's nuclear fleet.
"Plant Vogtle will generate more carbon-free electricity yearly than any other energy facility currently operating in the country. Its completion reinforces that the United States is the responsible partner of choice for new nuclear energy around the world, and maintains U.S. interests in ensuring strong safety, security, and non-proliferation standards. This is why Vogtle's impact is much bigger than a single project.
"Thank you to the thousands of skilled craft professionals, union partners, engineers, project managers, procurement experts, suppliers, subcontractors, and everyone who made this day possible. And thank you to Georgia Power and Southern Nuclear for the opportunity to bring this project over the finish line. We look forward to doing the same with Unit 4 in the coming months."
Background
In 2017, Bechtel was brought in by Georgia Power and Southern Nuclear to take over construction of Vogtle Units 3 and 4, bringing extensive experience supporting the design and construction of 150 nuclear plants worldwide. Vogtle Units 3 and 4 are the first Westinghouse AP1000 units to ever be built in the U.S.
Bechtel has completed more than 76,000 megawatts of new nuclear generation capacity and has designed, built, or performed engineering and/or construction services on more than 80% of nuclear plants in the United States. Today, the company leads efforts in designing and constructing advanced nuclear plants, critical to global efforts to achieve net zero carbon emissions.
Bechtel partnered with North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) to build Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4. At peak, Bechtel and NABTU had a combined 9,000 workers on site.
About Bechtel
Bechtel is a trusted engineering, construction, and project management partner to industry and government. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
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Prevention Works will receive $800,000 over four years to develop a coalition to address substance abuse and prevention in Chautauqua County.
The funding is being distributed by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports through the State’s Opioid Settlement Fund.
The coalitions will be geared specifically towards addressing fentanyl, opioid, and prescription drug misuse through evidence-based strategies, and raising awareness of harm reduction services. Examples of possible initiatives include the distribution of drug destruction kits and medication lock boxes to high-need populations, and the initiation or promotion of Take Back days, as well as distributing information and educating the public about the risks of substance use and available resources.
New York State is receiving more than $2 billion through various settlement agreements with opioid manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies that were secured by Attorney General Letitia James. A portion of the funding from these settlements will go directly to municipalities, with the remainder deposited into a dedicated fund to support prevention, treatment, harm reduction and recovery efforts to address the ongoing opioid epidemic. | https://www.wrfalp.com/prevention-works-receiving-funding-to-develop-community-prevention-coalition/ | 2023-07-31T12:04:08 | 0 | https://www.wrfalp.com/prevention-works-receiving-funding-to-develop-community-prevention-coalition/ |
- Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $349.0 million as of June 30, 2023
- Announced positive interim data from BHV-7000 EEG biomarker study demonstrating evidence of central nervous system (CNS) target engagement, confirming previously reported preclinical and clinical data, and highlighting the paradigm-changing potential of BHV-7000 in the treatment of epilepsy and mood disorders
- Brain penetrant TYK2/JAK1 inhibitor, BHV-8000, advanced into Phase 1 with projected therapeutic concentrations achieved and well-tolerated profile observed to date
- Advanced targeted extracellular protein degradation platform with potential to support numerous clinical candidates across a broad range of high unmet need indications
- Orphan drug designation (ODD) granted by the European Commission for taldefgrobep alfa a novel anti-myostatin adnectin, for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
- Type A meeting planned with FDA regarding troriluzole program in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3 (SCA3) and enrollment in Phase 3 obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) trial expected to complete at end of 2023
NEW HAVEN, Conn., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Biohaven Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN) (Biohaven or the Company), a global clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of life-changing therapies to treat a broad range of rare and common diseases, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, and provided a review of recent accomplishments and anticipated upcoming milestones.
Vlad Coric, M.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Biohaven, commented, "In less than a year since our spin-off, the Biohaven team has driven strong and consistent progress across multiple drug development platforms. We were excited to recently report positive interim data from the ongoing EEG biomarker study of our lead Kv7 activator, BHV-7000. As expected, BHV-7000 demonstrated CNS activity consistent with what has been reported in EEG studies with other Kv7 channel activators in development that are clinically effective in treating epilepsy and with other approved anti-seizure medications. Importantly, BHV-7000 demonstrates CNS target engagement but is not associated with the typical CNS adverse events associated with other ASMs, like somnolence and fatigue. We look forward to completing the higher dose groups in this EEG study and initiating Phase 2/3 studies with our once daily, extended-release oral formulation later this year."
Dr. Coric continued, "We also shared a number of equally exciting announcements across our broader pipeline this quarter. We successfully administered the first three doses in the SAD portion of our ongoing SAD/MAD study evaluating BHV-8000, an oral, brain-penetrant, dual TYK2/JAK1 inhibitor. Potential therapeutic concentrations of BHV-8000 were achieved and BHV-8000 was well tolerated with only mild adverse events reported, reinforcing our plans to start a Phase 2 clinical trial with BHV-8000 in Parkinson's disease and potentially other neuroinflammatory diseases in 2024. In addition, we have advanced IND enabling preclinical studies and remain on track to submit an IND with our IgG degrader, BHV-1300, later this year. We also anticipate submitting an IND with our IgA degrader in 2024 as we continue to advance multiple clinical degrader candidates across a wide range of indications. We also shared key updates for our taldefgrobep alfa program (an anti-myostatin) with enrollment completion in our pivotal study in SMA and a planned Phase 2 trial initiation in obesity."
"Finally, I want to reaffirm Biohaven's commitment to the SCA3 patient community in spite of the recent disappointing regulatory decision by the FDA not to review our submitted NDA. Given the seriousness of SCA3 and consistent treatment benefits observed across multiple prespecified outcome measures, including an 80% delay in disease progression over the one-year study period with substantial risk reduction in falls, we believe that full consideration of all available data is warranted for this ultra-rare disease. Biohaven has built its foundation around our patient mission and we plan to continue to work with regulatory agencies to try to advance troriluzole for individuals suffering from SCA3."
Second Quarter 2023 and Recent Business Highlights
- Announced positive interim data from EEG biomarker study with BHV-7000 - In July 2023, the Company provided a preliminary data update from the ongoing electroencephalogram (EEG) biomarker study for the Kv7 Channel Activator platform. Preliminary Phase 1 data confirmed evidence of target engagement in the central nervous system for subjects with projected therapeutic concentrations of BHV-7000 (based on the EC50 from preclinical models), measured by changes from baseline in EEG spectral power that occurred after dosing. These pharmacodynamic (PD) effects were similar to those reported in the literature for anti-seizure medicines (ASMs), including Kv7 activators in development that are clinically effective in treating epilepsy. BHV-7000's PD effects were also differentiated from those reported for other Kv7 activators including, specifically, the absence of increases in EEG spectral power in frequency bands associated with drowsiness and somnolence. Results from the low-dose group validate the preclinical hypothesis, confirm the Phase 1 SAD/MAD clinical data, and provide strong support for Biohaven's plans to initiate pivotal studies with BHV-7000 in focal epilepsy and bipolar disorder in the second half of 2023. The preliminary data highlight BHV-7000's differentiation and potentially favorable clinical profile compared to other ASMs, and the Company expects to present the complete EEG results by the end of the year. Additionally, new pharmacokinetic data from multiple clinical formulations being studied has now confirmed a once daily extended-release oral formulation that will be used in the Phase 2/3 clinical programs.
- Successfully dosed three cohorts with single ascending doses of oral, brain penetrant, dual TYK2/JAK1 agent, BHV-8000 - In July 2023, the Company announced that it successfully dosed three cohorts in the SAD portion of an ongoing SAD/MAD Phase 1 study evaluating brain penetrant TYK2/JAK1 agent, BHV-8000 in healthy volunteers. The ongoing Phase 1 study is designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK) and PD of single and multiple ascending doses of BHV-8000 in healthy volunteers. Based on the preliminary data available, projected therapeutic concentrations of BHV-8000 were achieved, and BHV-8000 was well tolerated with only mild adverse events reported. These data provide support for further development of BHV-8000, and the Company anticipates beginning a Phase 2 clinical trial with BHV-8000 in Parkinson's disease and potentially other neuroinflammatory diseases in 2024. The Company had previously reported initiation of dosing with BHV-8000 in the Phase 1 study at Biohaven's R&D Day in May 2023.
- Reported on continued progress observed with Biohaven's first-in-class bispecific IgG degrader, BHV-1300, as compound advances to IND filing in 2H2023 - In July 2023, the Company shared an update on BHV-1300's highly competitive safety, manufacturable and PD profile. The Company is assembling a pipeline of partially de-risked, follow-on IgG degraders as well as antigen-specific degraders providing both optionality and a sustainable output of drug candidates for several years. An IND application for BHV-1300 is on track for submission in 2023 and an IND application for Biohaven's IgA degrader on track for submission in 2024
- Type A meeting planned to comprehensively address FDA's concerns in connection with Troriluzole program in SCA3 - In July 2023, the Company announced that the FDA informed Biohaven it would not review the recently submitted New Drug Application (NDA) for troriluzole for the treatment of spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (SCA3), an ultra-rare, genetically-defined, neurodegenerative disease associated with progressive disability, frequent falls, loss of ambulation, speech and swallowing impairment, and premature death that is the most common SCA genotype worldwide. The FDA informed Biohaven it would not review the application given that the study's primary endpoint was not met and thus, would not permit a substantive review. Biohaven is committed to working closely with the FDA to bring troriluzole to people with SCA3 as quickly as possible given no therapy is currently approved for this ultra-rare genetic disorder. Biohaven plans to request a Type A meeting to comprehensively address FDA's concerns cited in the refusal to file letter.
- EMA orphan drug designation granted for taldefgrobep alfa for the treatment of SMA: - In July 2023, the Company announced that taldefgrobep alfa received orphan drug designation (ODD) from the European Commission for taldefgrobep for the treatment of SMA. Taldefgrobep previously received Fast-Track and ODD from the FDA. At Biohaven's R&D Day, the Company announced plans to complete randomization of approximately 180 patients in global SMA trial.
Upcoming Milestones:
Biohaven is progressing its product candidates through clinical programs in a number of common and rare disorders. The Company plans to reach significant pipeline milestones in the coming periods. Biohaven expects to:
- Announce Phase 1 EEG study results by year-end 2023: The Company expects to present complete results from its ongoing EEG study with BHV-7000 in healthy volunteers by the end of the year.
- Initiate Phase 2/3 studies with BHV-7000 in the second half of 2023: Biohaven expects to initiate pivotal trials in patients with focal epilepsy and bipolar disorder in the second half of 2023.
- Submit IND with BHV-1300, the Company's lead extracellular degrader: The Company expects to submit an IND with pan-IgG degrader BHV-1300 in the second half of 2023 and expects to initiate Phase 2 studies in 2024.
- Submit IND with selective Gd-IgA1 degrader: The Company expects to submit an IND with a Gd-IgA1 degrader indicated for IgA nephropathy in the first half of 2024.
- Initiate Phase 2 study with BHV-8000: The Company commenced Phase 1 studies with BHV-8000, an oral, brain-penetrant, dual TYK2/JAK1 inhibitor for neuroinflammatory disorders, in the first half of 2023 and expects to initiate a Phase 2 study in Parkinson's disease in 2024.
- Submit IND with BHV-2100 in chronic pain: The Company expects to submit an IND with BHV-2100, a selective TRPM3 antagonist in the Company's ion channel platform, in the second half of 2023.
- Complete enrollment in Phase 3 study of troriluzole in OCD in 2023: Two Phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies of troriluzole in OCD are expected to enroll up to 700 patients (in each trial) across nearly 200 global study sites. The Company anticipates completing enrollment in at least one Phase 3 trial by year-end 2023.
- Complete enrollment in Phase 3 clinical study of taldefgrobep alfa in SMA: The Company expects to complete enrollment in the study of taldefgrobep in SMA in the second half of 2023.
- Continue advancements across multiple neuroscience and immunoscience indications: The Company's preclinical pipeline includes a platform of bispecific degraders of extracellular proteins directed against IgG, IgA and other targets, TRPM3 and Kv7 family of ion channels, and other undisclosed targets, including those with disease-modifying potential.
Capital Position:
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of June 30, 2023 was $349.0 million, including $13.9 million of restricted cash, and excluding $40.4 million of cash payable to Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. (the Former Parent), compared to $467.9 million, including $2.5 million of restricted cash, and excluding $35.2 million of cash payable to the Former Parent, as of December 31, 20221.
Second Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights:
Research and Development (R&D) Expenses: R&D expenses, including non-cash share-based compensation costs, were $79.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $177.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Non-cash share-based compensation expense was $2.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, a decrease of $10.3 million as compared to the same period in 2022. Non-cash share-based compensation expense was higher in the second quarter of 2022 primarily because expense allocated from the Former Parent equity plan, prior to the spin-off, was based on equity awards with higher grant date fair values.
General and Administrative (G&A) Expenses: General and administrative expenses were $14.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $20.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The decrease of $5.5 million was primarily due to decreased non-cash share-based compensation costs. Non-cash share-based compensation expense was $2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, a decrease of $5.8 million as compared to the same period in 2022. Non-cash share-based compensation expense was higher in the second quarter of 2022 primarily because expense allocated from the Former Parent equity plan, prior to the spin-off, was based on equity awards with higher grant date fair values.
Other Income (Expense), Net: Other income (expense), net was a net income of $5.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to net expense of $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The increase of $5.9 million was primarily due to an increase in net investment income and an increase of $1.7 million in other income related to our transition services provided to the Former Parent, which is largely non-recurring.
Net Loss: Biohaven reported a net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2023, of $90.3 million, or $1.32 per share, compared to $203.3 million, or $5.16 per share, for the same period in 2022. Non-GAAP adjusted net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $85.7 million, or $1.25 per share, compared to $182.5 million, or $4.63 per share for the same period in 2022. These non-GAAP adjusted net loss and non-GAAP adjusted net loss per share measures, more fully described below under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures," exclude non-cash share-based compensation charges. A reconciliation of the GAAP financial results to non-GAAP financial results is included in the tables below. For periods prior to Biohaven's spin-off from the Former Parent on October 3, 2022 (the "Spin-Off"), net loss per share and non-GAAP adjusted net loss per share were calculated based on the 39,375,944 common shares of Biohaven distributed to the Former Parent shareholders at the time of the distribution, including common shares issued in connection with the Former Parent share options that were settled on October 3, 2022 and common shares issued in connection with the Former Parent restricted share units that vested on October 3, 2022. The same number of shares is being utilized for the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for all periods presented prior to the Spin-Off.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes financial results prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP), and also certain non-GAAP financial measures. In particular, Biohaven has provided non-GAAP adjusted net loss and adjusted net loss per share, which are adjusted to exclude non-cash share-based compensation, which is substantially dependent on changes in the market price of common shares. Non-GAAP financial measures are not an alternative for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. However, Biohaven believes the presentation of non-GAAP adjusted net loss and adjusted net loss per share, when viewed in conjunction with GAAP results, provides investors with a more meaningful understanding of ongoing operating performance and can assist investors in comparing Biohaven's performance between periods.
In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are among those indicators Biohaven uses as a basis for evaluating performance, and planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation between these non-GAAP measures and the most directly comparable GAAP measures is provided later in this news release.
About Biohaven
Biohaven is a global clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of life-changing therapies to treat a broad range of rare and common diseases. Biohaven's experienced management team brings with it a track record of delivering new drug approvals for products for diseases such as migraine, depression, bipolar and schizophrenia. The company is advancing a pipeline of therapies for diseases, many of which have limited or no treatment options, leveraging its proven drug development capabilities and proprietary platforms, including Kv7 ion channel modulation for epilepsy and neuronal hyperexcitability, glutamate modulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder and spinocerebellar ataxia, myostatin inhibition for neuromuscular diseases and metabolic disorders, and brain-penetrant TYK2/JAK1 inhibition for neuroinflammatory disorders. Biohaven's portfolio of early- and late-stage product candidates also includes discovery research programs focused on TRPM3 channel activation for neuropathic pain, CD-38 antibody recruiting, bispecific molecules for multiple myeloma, antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), and targeted extracellular protein degradation platform technology (MoDE™) with potential application in neurological disorders, cancer, and autoimmune diseases.
Forward-looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The use of certain words, including "continue", "plan", "will", "believe", "may", "expect", "anticipate" and similar expressions, is intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the future development, timing and potential marketing approval and commercialization of development candidates, are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Actual results, developments and events may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors including: the expected timing, commencement and outcomes of Biohaven's planned and ongoing clinical trials; the timing of planned interactions and filings with the FDA; the timing and outcome of expected regulatory filings; complying with applicable U.S. regulatory requirements; the potential commercialization of Biohaven's product candidates; the potential for Biohaven's product candidates to be first in class therapies; and the effectiveness and safety of Biohaven's product candidates. Additional important factors to be considered in connection with forward-looking statements are described in Biohaven's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including within the sections titled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations". The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this new release, and Biohaven does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Blitz Insurance, a specialty insurance carrier, partners with Ascend to modernize payment experiences for insurance brokers selling in specialty markets. With this partnership, Blitz Insurance will open new customer segments by offering both direct bill and premium financing into their payments workflow.
"When we looked into the market for a solution, Ascend was the right choice. Ascend meets our needs for a better payments experience for our partners while reducing everyone's operational expenses," said Brandon Murphy, Chief Distribution Officer of Blitz Insurance. "We will now have the ability to not only expand to direct bill and a premium finance option but also simplify the movement of money between us and our partners."
With Ascend, Blitz Insurance is now able to provide a direct bill in addition to their existing agency bill workflow - allowing brokers to decide what billing method works best for them. By utilizing Ascend, Blitz Insurance not only grows their footprint of appointed brokers but also gains administrative efficiency by automating what would otherwise have been a large operational undertaking.
Ascend automatically attributes incoming payments to policies in real time, speeding up the reconciliation process. By modernizing the payments experience and speeding up the reconciliation of incoming premiums, Blitz Insurance can offer a best-in-class experience to its brokers and agents.
"We find that across the insurance ecosystem - companies want to provide a seamless payment workflow for their customers and their teams," said Andrew Wynn, co-CEO of Ascend. "Ascend is built so brokers and carriers can offer this experience without shouldering the administrative resources and costs needed to support these operations."
About Ascend
Ascend is the first insurance payments platform that automates financial operations from collections and financing to carrier and commission payables. Founded by two-time insurtech entrepreneurs Andrew Wynn and Praveen Chekuri, Ascend helps insurance brokers, MGAs, and carriers improve their bottom lines by eliminating expensive and labor-intensive payment workflows. To learn more, please visit LinkedIn, Twitter or check out https://www.useascend.com/.
About Blitz Insurance
Blitz is a tech-driven insurer revolutionizing the $60B specialty market catering to SME segment. By leveraging industry knowledge and cutting-edge technology, we deliver a simpler, smarter, and faster coverage experience.
The company is led by a veteran team of insurance and technology experts and has been funded with $25M from its founder & CEO, a Forbes-listed serial entrepreneur in the real estate and insurance industries.
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MIAMI, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) today announced that Carnival Corporation (the "Company") intends to commence the marketing of a new senior secured first lien term loan B facility (the "New First Lien Term Loan") with an original principal amount of $1.0 billion, expected to mature in 2027. In conjunction with the New First Lien Term Loan, and subject to market and other conditions, the Company may raise $500 million of other secured debt maturing in 2029 (together with the New First Lien Term Loan, the "Refinancing Transactions"). The Company intends to use the proceeds from the Refinancing Transactions to repay a portion of the borrowings under the Company's existing first-priority senior secured term loan facility maturing in 2025.
After the closing of the Refinancing Transactions, the Company intends to redeem all of the Company's 10.500% second-priority senior secured notes due 2026 and 10.125% second-priority senior secured notes due 2026 (collectively, the "2026 Notes"), saving over $120 million in interest expense on an annualized basis. The $1.2 billion of redemptions will be conditioned on the closing of the Refinancing Transactions. The Company expects to use cash on hand to finance the redemptions. This press release does not constitute a notice of redemption with respect to the 2026 Notes.
The Company's Chief Financial Officer David Bernstein commented: "Given the confidence we have in our business and its cash flow generation, we plan to retire $1.2 billion of our highest cost debt. In connection with this retirement, we plan to extend some of the lowest cost public debt in our portfolio. This is yet another step forward in our deleveraging journey, building on the $1.4 billion we already early retired this year. With this debt repayment, we now expect our year end debt balance to be less than $32.0 billion, an improvement over the November 30, 2023 debt balance of less than $33.0 billion provided in our June guidance."
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any state or jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
About Carnival Corporation & plc
Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest global cruise company, and among the largest leisure travel companies, with a portfolio of world-class leading cruise lines - AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), P&O Cruises (UK), Princess Cruises and Seabourn.
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Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are many factors that could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements. This note contains important cautionary statements of the known factors that we consider could materially affect the accuracy of our forward-looking statements and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial position. Additionally, many of these risks and uncertainties are currently, and in the future may continue to be, amplified by our substantial debt balance as a result of the pause of our guest cruise operations. There may be additional risks that we consider immaterial or which are unknown. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
- events and conditions around the world, including war and other military actions, such as the invasion of Ukraine, inflation, higher fuel prices, higher interest rates and other general concerns impacting the ability or desire of people to travel have led, and may in the future lead, to a decline in demand for cruises, impacting our operating costs and profitability;
- pandemics have in the past and may in the future have a significant negative impact on our financial condition and operations;
- incidents concerning our ships, guests or the cruise industry have in the past and may, in the future, negatively impact the satisfaction of our guests and crew and lead to reputational damage;
- changes in and non-compliance with laws and regulations under which we operate, such as those relating to health, environment, safety and security, data privacy and protection, anti-corruption, economic sanctions, trade protection, labor and employment and tax have in the past and may, in the future, lead to litigation, enforcement actions, fines, penalties and reputational damage;
- factors associated with climate change, including evolving and increasing regulations, increasing global concern about climate change and the shift in climate conscious consumerism and stakeholder scrutiny, and increasing frequency and/or severity of adverse weather conditions could adversely affect our business;
- inability to meet or achieve our sustainability related goals, aspirations, initiatives, and our public statements and disclosures regarding them, may expose us to risks that may adversely impact our business;
- breaches in data security and lapses in data privacy as well as disruptions and other damages to our principal offices, information technology operations and system networks and failure to keep pace with developments in technology may adversely impact our business operations, the satisfaction of our guests and crew and may lead to reputational damage;
- the loss of key team members, our inability to recruit or retain qualified shoreside and shipboard team members and increased labor costs could have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations;
- increases in fuel prices, changes in the types of fuel consumed and availability of fuel supply may adversely impact our scheduled itineraries and costs;
- we rely on supply chain vendors who are integral to the operations of our businesses. These vendors and service providers may be unable to deliver on their commitments, which could negatively impact our business;
- fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates may adversely impact our financial results;
- overcapacity and competition in the cruise and land-based vacation industry may negatively impact our cruise sales, pricing and destination options;
- inability to implement our shipbuilding programs and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments may adversely impact our business operations and the satisfaction of our guests;
- Failure to successfully implement our business strategy following our resumption of guest cruise operations would negatively impact the occupancy levels and pricing of our cruises and could have a material adverse effect on our business. We require a significant amount of cash to service our debt and sustain our operations. Our ability to generate cash depends on many factors, including those beyond our control, and we may not be able to generate cash required to service our debt and sustain our operations; and,
- the risk factors included in Carnival Corporation's and Carnival plc's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on January 27, 2023 and Carnival Corporation's and Carnival plc's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on March 29, 2023 and June 28, 2023.
The ordering of the risk factors set forth above is not intended to reflect our indication of priority or likelihood.
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LA ROMANA, Dominican Republic, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The international known company Hilton Hotels & Resorts opens its doors to its Hilton Garden Inn La Romana hotel project in the Dominican Republic, in collaboration with a group of important investors under the company Riverhome Capital S.A.S., whose main shareholder is the prominent Dominican former major league player, Edwin Encarnación; together with the vision of the lawyer Guillermo Estrella Ramia and the Minister of Tourism, David Collado.
The inauguration was led by Luis Abinader Corona, president of the Dominican Republic and who expressed that "This hotel has something very special, opening up the beach and the sector of La Caleta of La Romana, which for a long time was closed to the province and its visitors. Since private investment must always be accompanied by public infrastructure, we are working on creating them, so we are all part of this development of La Romana."
With an investment of 25 million united states dollars and the creation of more than 300 direct jobs, it is considered as a hotel option for the growing flows of tourists that the area is currently receiving. Located a short distance from other points of relevance, such as La Romana Airport 18 minutes away, Casa de Campo 12 minutes away and Central Romana just a few blocks away.
The new hotel facility has a privileged location on a 5,000 square meters property, located on the coast of the municipal district of La Caleta, La Romana province. With a capacity of 130 rooms, distributed in five of the seven floors of the building, it also counts with swimming pools, two bars, a restaurant, gym, event, meeting and multipurpose rooms, and outdoor areas, ideal for social and corporate celebrations.
The hotel responds to the interest of Edwin Encarnación to invest in the development of his province of origin, who expressed that "from the moment this project was presented to me, I knew that I had to be part and be the one to assume this. I joined the development of this hotel, with the only requirement that most of the workers came from here, from my town La Romana, and we achieved this."
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- CARDIO-TTRansform is the largest, most comprehensive ATTR-CM study with more than 1,400 patients enrolled
- Eplontersen is currently under U.S. FDA review for ATTRv-polyneuropathy, with ATTR-CM representing a second, larger potential patient population
CARLSBAD, Calif., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IONS) today announced the completion of enrollment in the Phase 3 CARDIO-TTRansform cardiovascular outcomes study of eplontersen in patients with transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a large and growing patient population at risk of life-threatening cardiovascular (CV) events. The study enrolled more than 1,400 patients.
Eplontersen is an investigational antisense medicine designed to inhibit the production of transthyretin and slow the progression of cardiomyopathy for people living with hereditary or wild-type ATTR-CM.
"CARDIO-TTRansform is the largest and most comprehensive ATTR-CM study ever conducted. The evaluation of eplontersen in this broad, diverse patient population will enable robust and clinically meaningful analysis of the composite endpoint of CV mortality and recurrent CV events," said Eugene Schneider, M.D., executive vice president and chief clinical development officer for Ionis. "It will also allow us to gather data from important patient subsets, including patients with or without stabilizer therapy and those with or without hereditary disease within the evolving ATTR-CM landscape. We look forward to reporting results as early as the first half of 2025."
As part of a global development and commercialization agreement, Ionis and AstraZeneca are seeking regulatory approval for eplontersen for the treatment of transthyretin-mediated amyloid polyneuropathy (ATTRv-PN) in the U.S. and plan to seek regulatory approval in Europe and other parts of the world. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration accepted the New Drug Application for eplontersen for the treatment of ATTRv-PN with a PDUFA action date of Dec. 22, 2023. Eplontersen was granted Orphan Drug Designation in the U.S.
For more information on the CARDIO-TTRansform study, please visit www.clinicaltrials.gov (NCT04136171).
About the CARDIO-TTRansform Study
CARDIO-TTRansform is a global, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 3 cardiovascular outcome study in more than 1,400 patients with ATTR cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). It is designed to compare eplontersen to placebo in patients with both wild-type ATTRwt-CM and hereditary ATTRv-CM who are either naïve to treatment or on a currently available standard of care. The primary composite endpoint is cardiovascular (CV) mortality and recurrent CV clinical events comparing the two study arms up to week 140. Secondary endpoints include the change from baseline in the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) scores at week 121, as well as the rates of CV mortality, CV clinical events and all-cause mortality at week 140.
About Eplontersen
Eplontersen is an investigational LIgand-Conjugated Antisense (LICA) medicine designed to inhibit the production of TTR protein. Eplontersen is being developed as a monthly self-administered subcutaneous injection to treat all types of ATTR. ATTR amyloidosis is a systemic, progressive and fatal disease in which patients experience multiple overlapping clinical manifestations caused by the inappropriate formation and aggregation of TTR amyloid deposits in various tissues and organs, including peripheral nerves, heart, intestinal tract, eyes, kidneys, central nervous system, thyroid and bone marrow. The progressive accumulation of TTR amyloid deposits in these tissues and organs leads to organ failure and eventually death.
About Transthyretin-mediated Amyloid Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM)
Transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is an underdiagnosed and potentially fatal disease. It is caused by the accumulation of misfolded TTR protein in the cardiac muscle. Patients experience ongoing debilitating heart damage resulting in progressive heart failure, which results in death within three to five years from disease onset. ATTR-CM includes both the genetic and wild-type form of the disease. Worldwide, there are an estimated 300,000 – 500,0001,2 patients with ATTR-CM.
About Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
For more than 30 years, Ionis has been a leader in RNA-targeted therapy, pioneering new markets and changing standards of care. Ionis currently has four marketed medicines and a promising late-stage pipeline highlighted by cardiovascular and neurological franchises. Our scientific innovation began and continues with the knowledge that sick people depend on us, which fuels our vision to become the leader in genetic medicine, utilizing a multi-platform approach to discover, develop and deliver life-transforming therapies.
To learn more about Ionis visit www.ionispharma.com and follow us on Twitter @ionispharma.
Ionis' Forward-looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements regarding Ionis' business and the therapeutic and commercial potential of eplontersen, Ionis' technologies and other products in development. Any statement describing Ionis' goals, expectations, financial or other projections, intentions or beliefs is a forward-looking statement and should be considered an at-risk statement. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties including those related to our commercial products and the medicines in our pipeline, and particularly those inherent in the process of discovering, developing and commercializing medicines that are safe and effective for use as human therapeutics, and in the endeavor of building a business around such medicines. Ionis' forward-looking statements also involve assumptions that, if they never materialize or prove correct, could cause its results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Although Ionis' forward-looking statements reflect the good faith judgment of its management, these statements are based only on facts and factors currently known by Ionis. As a result, you are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These and other risks concerning Ionis' programs are described in additional detail in Ionis' annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2022, and the most recent Form 10-Q quarterly filing, which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of these and other documents are available from the Company.
In this press release, unless the context requires otherwise, "Ionis," "Company," "we," "our," and "us" all refer to Ionis Pharmaceuticals and its subsidiaries.
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Juggernaut and Mr. Highman will continue as substantial shareholders of Bobbie. The acquisition positions the combined company as the third largest fully integrated infant and toddler brand in the U.S., creating a more resilient industry for American families
WASHINGTON, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Juggernaut Capital Partners, a leading middle market private equity investor primarily in the consumer and healthcare sectors, is pleased to announce the sale of Nature's One, the pediatric nutrition company founded by Jay Highman which set the bar for quality and innovation in formula over decades. Joining forces with Bobbie Baby, Inc., the nation's fastest growing infant formula company, the combined business will be the first of its kind in pediatric nutrition.
"Nature's One is a true pioneer in the pediatric nutrition space. Juggernaut partnered with founder, Jay Highman, to accelerate product development and vertical integration initiatives. Over the past five years, the company completed the first FDA-approved clinical feeding study of an organic infant formula and designed and constructed the first newly built infant formula facility in the U.S. in 35 years," said John Shulman, Founder and Managing Partner at Juggernaut. "It has been a pleasure to partner with Jay and his team. We believe the combination with Bobbie cements the organization as a continued disruptor and a next-generation industry leader. We are proud to continue as a meaningful shareholder in the go-forward company."
Founded in 1997, Nature's One introduced the first organic baby formula to the U.S. market. Recognized for its dedication to purity and quality, all of the company's formulas have received the Clean Label Project's Purity Award and have tested best in class for purity and nutrition when compared to popular baby formulas sold in the U.S. Nature's One operates the only independent, FDA audited organic infant nutrition facility in the U.S.
Nature's One was advised by CG / Sawaya Partners (operating under Canaccord Genuity) and Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP. Bobbie was advised by Perella Weinberg Partners LP and Goodwin Procter LLP.
About Juggernaut Capital Partners:
Juggernaut Capital Partners is a leading private equity firm focusing on lower middle market companies, primarily in the consumer and healthcare sectors. Juggernaut is currently investing out of Juggernaut Capital Partners V, L.P. For more information on Juggernaut Capital Partners, please visit www.juggernautcap.com.
About Nature's One:
Founded in 1997, Nature's One introduced the first organic formula, Baby's Only® Organic in the United States. Nature's One has dedicated 25 years to the research, development, and sourcing of pure ingredients. Recognized as the first and highest-ranked formulas for purity and nutritional superiority by the Clean Label Project, Baby's Only Formulas are preferred by parents who want to offer their child a "Better Start…for Life™." Baby's Only Formulas are sold nationally at Whole Foods, Target, Walmart, Sam's Club, and many fine natural food retailers, as well online at www.naturesone.com.
About Bobbie:
Bobbie is the mission-driven organic pediatric nutrition company that exists to build a parenting culture of confidence, not comparison. Founded in 2018, Bobbie hit the market with its flagship European-inspired formula in 2021 as the first direct-to-consumer, subscription-based infant formula in the U.S. Today, it's proud to be the only mom-founded and led infant formula brand in the world, and the fastest-growing in the U.S. since the 1980's. Bobbie is focused on providing purposefully sourced, USDA Organic products made with simple ingredients – crafted right here in America, for American families. For more information, visit www.hibobbie.com.
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Georgia man electrocuted after jumping into lake
ATLANTA (WANF/Gray News) - A Georgia man is dead after jumping into Lake Lanier Thursday evening, WANF reports.
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said 24-year-old Thomas Shepard Milner jumped into the lake from his family’s dock near Dove Trail and was electrocuted when he entered the water.
A family friend told investigators they heard Milner scream for help and tried to get him out of the water using a ladder.
When that didn’t work, neighbors stepped in to help and took a boat out to Milner, the sheriff’s office said. The person in the boat jumped in the water to pull Milner out but reported feeling a burning sensation, which they immediately recognized as an electric shock.
After swimming to shore and turning off the power box near the dock, the person returned to the water to pull Milner back to shore, according to investigators.
Witnesses told authorities Milner’s uncle administered CPR until emergency medical crews got to the scene. The 24-year-old was rushed to Northside Forsyth Hospital. He died from his injuries the next day.
Milner’s mother, Martha Milner, told WANF her son was gentle and kind and loved the lake.
“Shepard was known for his quirkiness, his humor and his dedication,” she said.
According to Martha Milner, the dock at their lake property was less than three years old and outfitted with electricity by a licensed electrician.
Boaters like Chris Morris were saddened to hear about the death on Sunday.
“It’s a freak accident,” he said.
It is unclear why the water was electrified.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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Just one drink a day can raise blood pressure, study says
(CNN) - Regularly drinking alcohol, even in small amounts, could raise your blood pressure, even in adults without hypertension, according to a new study.
The study says as little as one alcoholic drink increased blood pressure in men and women, including those with no existing blood pressure issues or conditions related to alcohol.
Researchers looked at data from seven studies conducted around the world between 1997 and 2021 involving more than 19,000 adults.
The study found that even less than one drink a day produced a small rise in systolic pressure over an average of five years.
It also found that small amounts of alcohol also raised the lower, or diastolic, blood pressure reading, but only in men.
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BURLINGTON, N.C., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, today announced it will host an Investor Day on Thursday, September 14, 2023, in New York City, beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET and is expected to conclude by approximately 4:00 p.m. ET.
This event will highlight Labcorp's go-forward strategy from Labcorp Chairman & CEO Adam Schechter, followed by business overviews and a longer-term financial outlook. Presentations will be followed by a Q&A session.
A live webcast of the event will be available through the Labcorp Investor Relations website beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET. A replay of the webcast and supporting materials will be available after the conclusion of the event.
About Labcorp
Labcorp (NYSE: LH) is a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services that helps doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers and patients make clear and confident decisions. We provide insights and advance science to improve health and improve lives through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development laboratory capabilities. The company's more than 60,000 employees serve clients in over 100 countries, worked on over 80% of the new drugs approved by the FDA in 2022 and performed more than 600 million tests for patients around the world. Learn more about us at www.Labcorp.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @Labcorp.
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Lawsuit alleges flight attendants served too much alcohol to passenger that groped woman, her daughter
(CNN) - A passenger is suing Delta Airlines, claiming flight attendants overserved alcohol to a man who became drunk while on board and groped a mother and her teenage daughter.
The alleged incident happened during an international flight last summer.
The suit claims the flight attendants ignored the mother’s pleas for them to stop serving alcohol to the man and that the passenger was making them feel unsafe.
The plaintiffs in the case said during the nine-hour flight from New York to Greece, the man made obscene gestures and sexually assaulted the 16-year-old girl sitting next to him.
When the plane landed in Greece, the man was allowed to walk free despite the mother’s request that authorities arrest him in Athens.
Delta has not commented on the suit but says the airline has zero tolerance for passengers who engage in inappropriate or unlawful behavior.
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WATCH: Concertgoer throws drink at Cardi B; she hurls microphone at them
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 5:58 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
LAS VEGAS (CNN) - Cardi B hurled her microphone at a fan during a concert in Las Vegas on Saturday.
The rapper was performing her song “Bodak Yellow” when a concertgoer threw a drink at her.
In seconds, Cardi B threw her microphone into the crowd as the song continued to play.
Security guards rushed to the stage.
More security guards are then seen flocking to the person in the crowd as she watched from the stage before continuing with her set.
There’s no word on what happened to the fan or if any charges will be filed.
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Elvina Kalieva 2023 Livesport Prague Open 2021 Odds
Elvina Kalieva's round of 32 match in the Livesport Prague Open 2021 will be versus Linda Noskova. Kalieva is +4000 to win this tournament at Tennis Club Sparta Praha.
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Kalieva at the 2023 Livesport Prague Open 2021
- Next Round: Round of 32
- Tournament Dates: July 28 - August 6
- Venue: Tennis Club Sparta Praha
- Location: Prague, Czechia
- Court Surface: Hard
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Kalieva's Next Match
Kalieva will meet Noskova in the round of 32 on Tuesday, August 1 at 5:00 AM ET, after getting past Tayisiya Morderger 6-2, 6-3 in the qualification final.
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- Kalieva defeated Morderger 6-2, 6-3 on Sunday in the qualifying round.
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- In her eight matches over the past year, across all court surfaces, Kalieva has averaged 18.6 games.
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Adult Males are Slightly More Likely to Live with Parents Than Their Female Counterparts
58% of Gen Z Consumers Live with Family Members
SAN FRANCISCO, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC), the parent company of LendingClub Bank, America's leading digital marketplace bank, today released findings from the 24th edition of the Reality Check: Paycheck-To-Paycheck research series, conducted in partnership with PYMNTS. The Household Finances Deep Dive Edition examines the impact of household composition on consumers' ability to manage expenses and put aside savings. The series draws on insights from a survey of 4,602 U.S. consumers conducted from June 5 to June 16, as well as analysis of other economic data.
The Paycheck-to-Paycheck Landscape
In June 2023, 61% of U.S. consumers lived paycheck to paycheck, unchanged from June 2022 — as is the share of those struggling to pay bills (at 21%) — even though more middle-income consumers cited living paycheck to paycheck in June 2023 than last year. Among consumers earning $50,000 to $100,000, 65% lived paycheck to paycheck as of June 2023, compared to 60% in June 2022. Meanwhile, the shares of high-income consumers — those earning more than $100,000 annually — and low-income consumers — those earning less than $50,000 annually — living paycheck to paycheck in June 2023 sit at 45% and 77%, respectively, relatively unchanged from June 2022.
This stability in the financial situation of U.S. households indicates that consumers continue to adapt to inflationary pressures, finding ways to manage their spending and live within their means.
Household Composition Determines Financial Lifestyle
Consumers living with only a partner or spouse are likely to face less financial hardship, while those with dependents and those living with friends or housemates are more likely to live paycheck to paycheck.
The research finds that 86% of consumers live with one or more people, and one-third of paycheck-to-paycheck consumers live in households of four or more people. Consumers not living paycheck to paycheck are most likely to reside in two-person households, at 41%. Meanwhile, 49% of millennials and 55% of bridge millennials live in households of four or more people, making them the age groups most likely to reside in the largest households.
There is also a direct correlation among household size, stage of life and financial lifestyle. As household size increases, the ratio of income earners to non-earners typically falls, attributable to households with dependent children. When looking at the share of paycheck-to-paycheck consumers who live in a two-member household, the data finds that 54% do so — 7 percentage points below the sample average. Meanwhile, at 66%, consumers with children under the age of 18 are 12% more likely to live paycheck to paycheck than those without children, at 59%. Among consumers living with friends or housemates, 77% live paycheck to paycheck — the most likely to do so. This suggests that those sharing expenses with a partner or spouse fare better, that is until they have children or even parents to support.
"As household size increases, the ratio of income earners to household members typically falls, creating a higher likelihood of financial distress," said Alia Dudum, LendingClub's Money Expert. "The relationship between household income and household composition explains why many families tend to struggle financially and why millennials and bridge millennials, many of whom are in their peak child-rearing years, tend to remain financially vulnerable."
Economic Considerations Top Reason to Stay in the Family Household
Economics are the main driver for consumers to live with family longer, with 43% wanting to save money and 30% unable to afford housing independently. Besides economic reasons, consumers remain at home to maintain family ties (24%), for transitional reasons (23%), and to provide care (22%).
At one-fifth (20%), adult males are slightly more likely to live with parents than their female counterparts (18%), a phenomenon that grows significantly among those financially struggling (26% of males compared to 18% of females). At 58%, Gen Z is the generation most likely to stay with family members, with 50% citing economic reasons. Members of Gen Z living with three or more people — often familial settings — spent 22% of their income on housing, compared to 30% of those living alone or with a partner.
That said, consumers living with family members to offset expenses are not planning extended stays. For example, one-third of those consumers expect to move out in the coming year, particularly millennials and bridge millennials.
Financial Transparency Determined by Relationship Status
Financial transparency within shared households is paramount to ensure bills are paid and expenses are covered, but the transparency level depends on who consumers live with. Couples living together share financial information 87% of the time and have a joint bank account 76% of the time. Parents are also likely to discuss finances with the children residing in their household, with 45% of parents sharing financial information with their children and 34% granting them access to a shared account. Bill splitting is the most common financial interaction for consumers living with friends or housemates, at 74%. Additionally, borrowing money from other household members is a financial option many use to make ends meet, with consumers mostly engaging in this practice with parents or siblings, at 47%, and friends and housemates, at 44%.
Families and couples maintain outstanding credit card balances that are significantly higher, on average, than those of consumers who live alone. Consumers with children under the age of 18 average 50% more credit card debt than those who live alone. Families represent the lion's share of credit card spending, holding average balances of $6,300 for consumers living with a partner and $7,200 for those living with children under 18. Living with a partner or children also significantly increases a consumer's likelihood of having an auto loan or mortgage.
"With today's inflationary pressures, sharing household finances has become not only common but crucial," continued Dudum. "The increasing complexity of modern lifestyles and the rising cost of living have necessitated a shift in the way consumers approach household finances. One person solely bearing the burden of managing all financial matters has become a minority practice. Instead, couples, families, and even roommates increasingly jointly navigate their economic realities, and it's a trend that is here to stay."
To view the full report, visit: https://www.pymnts.com/study/reality-check-paycheck-to-paycheck-inflation-household-spending-shared-expenses/
Methodology
New Reality Check: The Paycheck-to-Paycheck Report — The Household Finances Deep Dive Edition is based on a census-balanced survey of 4,602 U.S. consumers conducted from June 5 to June 16, as well as analysis of other economic data. The data in this report is not intended to be a representation of LendingClub's core member base. The Paycheck-to-Paycheck series expands on existing data published by government agencies, such as the Federal Reserve System and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, to provide a deep look into the core elements of American consumers' financial wellness: income, savings, debt and spending choices. Our sample was balanced to match the U.S. adult population in a set of key demographic variables: 51% of respondents identified as female, 33% were college-educated and 38% declared incomes of more than $100,000 per year.
About LendingClub
LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC) is the parent company of LendingClub Bank, National Association, Member FDIC. LendingClub Bank is the leading digital marketplace bank in the U.S., where members can access a broad range of financial products and services designed to help them pay less when borrowing and earn more when saving. Based on more than 150 billion cells of data and over $85 billion in loans, our advanced credit decisioning and machine-learning models are used across the customer lifecycle to expand seamless access to credit for our members while generating compelling risk-adjusted returns for our loan investors. Since 2007, more than 4.7 million members have joined the Club to help reach their financial goals. For more information about LendingClub, visit https://www.lendingclub.com.
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HOUSTON, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McDermott has been awarded a project management consultancy (PMC) and engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) contract for the Naphtha Cracker Expansion (Phase II) polypropylene expansion and new ethylene derivative unit project from Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). The project is located at the Panipat Refinery and Petrochemical Complex, located 62 miles (100 kilometers) from New Delhi, India.
The project will increase the ethylene production capacity of the naphtha cracker unit (NCU) by approximately 20 percent. The additional ethylene and propylene production will act as feed for downstream polymer units. The polymer products will be used for the manufacture of household and industrial items, including containers, automobile parts, furniture, and heavy-duty films.
"McDermott is currently executing four other projects for IOCL, including the maleic anhydride (MAH) unit at the same site, allowing us to leverage our local resources and expertise while realizing synergies," said Vaseem Khan, Senior Vice President, Global Operations. "Furthermore, the project supports the growing demand for ethylene and propylene which will reduce imports and accelerate economic development in the area."
McDermott will provide comprehensive EPCM services and overall project management for the duration of the project, which will be executed from its Center of Excellence in Gurugram, India.
About McDermott
McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach engineered to responsibly harness and transform global energy resources into the products the world needs. From concept to commissioning, McDermott's innovative expertise and capabilities advance the next generation of global energy infrastructure—empowering a brighter, more sustainable future for us all. Operating in over 54 countries, McDermott's locally-focused and globally-integrated resources include more than 30,000 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world. To learn more, visit www.mcdermott.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
McDermott cautions that statements in this press release which are forward-looking, and provide other than historical information, involve risks, contingencies and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements about the expected scope and execution of the project discussed in this press release. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that those expectations will prove to have been correct. Those statements are made by using various underlying assumptions and are subject to numerous risks, contingencies and uncertainties, including, among others: adverse changes in the markets in which we operate or credit or capital markets; our inability to successfully execute on contracts in backlog; changes in project design or schedules; the availability of qualified personnel; changes in the terms, scope or timing of contracts, contract cancellations, change orders and other modifications and actions by our customers and other business counterparties; changes in industry norms; actions by lenders, other creditors, customers and other business counterparties of McDermott; and adverse outcomes in legal or other dispute resolution proceedings. If one or more of these risks materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expected. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. This communication reflects the views of McDermott's management as of the date hereof. Except to the extent required by applicable law, McDermott undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement.
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Forester Wilderness Ad Showcases 'A Beautiful Silence' and Partnership with the National Park Foundation
CAMDEN, N.J., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today unveiled a new creative spot focused on the automaker's efforts to expand access to the outdoors for all. Featuring the all-new 2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness, the advertisement stars Keivonn Woodard, the Emmy-nominated, 10-year-old Deaf actor and showcases the automaker's long-standing partnership with the National Park Foundation.
In the creative, titled "A Beautiful Silence," a father and his young son, who is Deaf, drive through Yosemite National Park, with the wonders of the park's beauty surrounding them. Featuring audio elements and American Sign Language (ASL), the spot shows how the pair experience the park's natural wonders in different ways, but share the special feeling that nature brings forth.
"The outdoors are for everyone, and whether it's a trip to a national park or a walk in the woods, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience its beauty," said Alan Bethke, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Subaru of America, Inc. "Through our partnership with the National Park Foundation and our commitment to making safe and capable vehicles like the Forester Wilderness, we're hoping that even more people will be inspired to explore the wonders of nature, just like the father and son in our new creative."
Through the National Park Foundation's Outdoor Exploration initiative and ParkVentures program, Subaru is helping more people create life-long relationships with the outdoors. The campaign seeks to make the outdoors more accessible to communities that have been historically excluded from parks, either through a community's physical presence on public lands or through the narrative of who belongs outdoors.
Last year, with support from Subaru, ParkVentures supported the efforts of more than 55 organizations to connect more people, including those with differing abilities, to meaningful experiences in United States national parks. Subaru also developed a direct relationship with ParkVentures grantee Black People Who Hike, which aims to help address the lack of representation in parks by empowering, educating and engaging Black people in the outdoors. Subaru provided the vehicles, gear, and experiences for an enhanced retreat in Acadia National Park to help create safe, welcoming spaces and cultivate lasting relationships with the outdoors.
Subaru is the largest corporate donor to the National Park Foundation and has provided over $70 million to organizations working to conserve national parks. To learn more about the automaker's partnership with National Park Foundation and over 20 years of environmentally focused initiatives, please visit Subaru.com/earth.
The new Subaru Forester Wilderness spot, created in collaboration with agency partner Carmichael Lynch, celebrates the automaker's devotion to adventure and environmental stewardship. Beginning today, "A Beautiful Silence" will run in 30-second format on national television and be featured in 15-second format in targeted digital and social media promotions throughout August, while a 60-second version will be available on YouTube.
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 630 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company's vision to show love and respect to everyone, and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $300 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged nearly 88,000 volunteer hours. As a company, Subaru believes it is important to do its part in making a positive impact in the world because it is the right thing to do. For additional information visit media.subaru.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Georgia man electrocuted after jumping into lake
ATLANTA (WANF/Gray News) - A Georgia man is dead after jumping into Lake Lanier Thursday evening, WANF reports.
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said 24-year-old Thomas Shepard Milner jumped into the lake from his family’s dock near Dove Trail and was electrocuted when he entered the water.
A family friend told investigators they heard Milner scream for help and tried to get him out of the water using a ladder.
When that didn’t work, neighbors stepped in to help and took a boat out to Milner, the sheriff’s office said. The person in the boat jumped in the water to pull Milner out but reported feeling a burning sensation, which they immediately recognized as an electric shock.
After swimming to shore and turning off the power box near the dock, the person returned to the water to pull Milner back to shore, according to investigators.
Witnesses told authorities Milner’s uncle administered CPR until emergency medical crews got to the scene. The 24-year-old was rushed to Northside Forsyth Hospital. He died from his injuries the next day.
Milner’s mother, Martha Milner, told WANF her son was gentle and kind and loved the lake.
“Shepard was known for his quirkiness, his humor and his dedication,” she said.
According to Martha Milner, the dock at their lake property was less than three years old and outfitted with electricity by a licensed electrician.
Boaters like Chris Morris were saddened to hear about the death on Sunday.
“It’s a freak accident,” he said.
It is unclear why the water was electrified.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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DEAR AMY: My partner of four years has a group of college friends.
With every reunion, I have done my best to be kind, to participate, to be funny and inquire about their lives.
It’s hard for me to engage with many of the members of his friend group.
They don’t understand my humor, I am rarely asked questions about how I am doing or what I am up to, and I find that the majority of their conversations are satirical put-downs of other people from college.
I’m a realistic person; I don’t need to be liked by everyone, simply because I, myself, do not like everyone.
That being said, I love my partner.
He makes a notable effort with my numerous friends and family, winning approvals and gaining acceptance with each encounter.
I don’t understand why I haven’t had the same experience with his friends and family members.
The people in his life don’t seem to reflect the man that I know, and it is upsetting to me that I may never fit into some parts of his life as well as he fits into mine.
I’ve talked to him about this many times. He seems to want to be supportive, but completely lacks the ability to understand how I feel.
I feel lonely and worthless in my efforts to make things better.
The more effort I put into trying to make these people like me, the more it feels like I’m not myself.
I’m using so much energy to gain the acceptance of people I would never choose to be around. It’s exhausting and has ignited deep-seated insecurities.
Of course, I have considered just not going to any of his gatherings, but I want to support my partner just as he supports me.
I feel I am losing no matter what decision I make, and I am asking for some guidance on how to handle this.
– Unsure
DEAR UNSURE: There is one sure way not to “lose” in this dynamic, and that is not to care quite so much and not to try so very hard to befriend people who are not your primary connections, and who might also be jerks.
If you don’t enjoy these friend reunions, then you could either skip them altogether, or show up to say hello and make your exit when you’re ready to leave.
Your boyfriend can’t necessarily change the way you feel.
Changing how you feel is within your power, and this power is accessed by changing your behavior.
Ease up. Liberate yourself from the need to impress, amuse, or befriend these people. Conserve your energy. You may see that if you spend less energy, others will spend more.
There are ways your boyfriend could be more generous toward you by drawing you in, but when he is with his obnoxious friends, some of their attitudes may rub off on him.
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DEAR AMY: “Devastated” was trying to cope with his wife’s drunken rages.
I was surprised and disappointed that you didn’t recommend Al-anon for him! Attending Al-anon meetings absolutely saved my sanity in a similar situation.
– Upset
DEAR UPSET: In my response, I did recommend Al-anon.
Readers have notified me that some newspapers edited out that line, and I’m upset, too.
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(You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.)
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First new nuclear unit in three decades is now online, providing safe, reliable,emission-free energy for electric cooperative consumers
TUCKER, Ga., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Oglethorpe Power, on behalf of the Georgia electric cooperatives it serves, commended the safe and successful achievement of commercial operation for Plant Vogtle Unit 3, which marks a historic accomplishment for the energy industry, the state of Georgia and the entire nation. Now in service, the Unit is available for safe and reliable dispatch and will provide emission-free, baseload power for Georgians for the next 60 to 80 years.
"Nuclear energy is increasingly important to the clean energy transition, and Oglethorpe Power's significant ownership in the Vogtle construction project is a testament to the important investments we're making that drive us toward a cleaner and more sustainable energy future," said Oglethorpe Power President & CEO Mike Smith. "We understand the importance of keeping the lights on in a way that preserves both affordability and reliability – and we are proud that the clean energy generated by Unit 3 will help us deliver on that mission for years to come."
Nuclear power is a reliable, baseload energy resource. Unit 3 can generate emission-free electricity at full power 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
When Unit 4 enters service, emission-free nuclear energy will account for nearly half of the energy Oglethorpe Power generates for its member cooperatives and the 4.4 million Georgians they serve. The company's investment in the new nuclear units underscores its commitment to fuel diversity and price stability.
As one of the largest clean energy projects in the nation, Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 represent the first advanced commercial nuclear project in the United States in more than thirty years. Once Unit 4 reaches commercial operation, Plant Vogtle will become the largest producer of emission-free energy in the United States.
"Oglethorpe Power commends the efforts of the dedicated men and women who make up the Plant Vogtle workforce. With Unit 3 online and operating safely, homes and businesses across Georgia will be powered by reliable, emission-free nuclear energy for decades," added Smith. "Additionally, with the recent receipt of the 103(g) finding for Unit 4, the site has achieved another critical milestone toward loading fuel, which means we are one step closer to Unit 4 joining Unit 3 in safe commercial operation."
Learn more at opc.com/nuclear.
About Oglethorpe Power
Oglethorpe Power is one of the nation's largest power supply cooperatives with more than $16 billion in assets serving 38 Electric Membership Corporations which, collectively, provide electricity to approximately 4.4 million Georgia residents. A proponent of conscientious energy development and use, Oglethorpe Power balances reliable and affordable energy with environmental responsibility and has an outstanding record of regulatory compliance. Its diverse energy portfolio includes natural gas, nuclear, hydroelectric and coal generating plants with a combined capacity of more than 7,800 megawatts. Oglethorpe Power was established in 1974 and is owned by its 38 member systems. Its headquarters are in Tucker, Georgia, an Atlanta suburb. For more information, visit www.opc.com.
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Introducing the industry's first-ever utility side-by-side with a 1500cc 3-cylinder engine for more power to make tough jobs easier and the industry's only STEELDRIVE transmission for greater durability
MINNEAPOLIS, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Polaris Off Road, the global leader in powersports and off-road innovation, is once again breaking new ground with the industry's first extreme duty utility side-by-side: the all-new RANGER XD 1500. With its unprecedented capability, brute strength and unmatched comfort, the new extreme duty class of RANGER side-by-sides are engineered with the first-ever ProStar 1500cc 3-cylinder engine that offers an industry-leading 110 horsepower, the industry-exclusive STEELDRIVE automatic transmission for greater durability and precise control, and over 70 new accessories for enhanced customization, highlighted by Polaris' exclusive Lock & Ride MAX system. The RANGER XD 1500 establishes a new benchmark for utility side-by-sides.
"We spent over five years meeting with farmers, ranchers, large acreage property owners and big game hunters to develop an extreme duty vehicle that was missing from the market. From its ProStar 1500cc engine to the industry's only STEELDRIVE transmission, RANGER XD 1500 is unlike anything else offered today and is yet another example of our relentless commitment to advancing the industry with fresh thinking and innovative solutions that meet the real-world needs of our utility customers," said Steve Menneto, President of Polaris Off Road.
"Polaris RANGER has been the No. 1 selling utility side-by-side brand for more than 15 years and with the introduction of RANGER Extreme Duty, we've taken the industry's hardest-working lineup and expanded it," said Chris Judson, Vice President of Off Road Utility. "A segment of our utility customers said they are facing exceptionally large tasks and they simply need a machine with more power, more torque, more hauling and towing capacity, and more durability. And our team set out to deliver just that, incorporating dozens of new features and the latest engineering to make the RANGER XD 1500 more capable, stronger, and more comfortable than any other utility side-by-side out there."
Unprecedented Capability
Farmers, ranchers, and large landowners routinely haul and tow heavy loads around the property, and they've been asking for a solution when it comes to their heaviest tasks. The RANGER XD 1500 delivers unprecedented capability for hard-working customers to haul more, tow more, and get more done in less time. With the industry's only 1500cc utility engine, the RANGER XD 1500 provides over 30% more power and over 50% more torque than the next closest competitor.
- ProStar 1500cc 3-Cylinder Engine – Effortless towing, hauling, and confidence in tough terrain with an industry-leading 110HP and 105 lb-ft torque.
- 1,500 lb Cargo Box Capacity – Three-quarter ton box capacity providing nearly 50% more box volume than existing models for maximum productivity with fewer trips and bigger loads.
- 3,500 lb Towing Capacity – For those routinely towing heavy loads on the property, drive better productivity with nearly 40% more towing than existing models.
- Industry-leading Ground Clearance – All RANGER XD 1500 models get 15" of ground clearance with high-clearance arched A-arms to overcome large obstacles.
Brute Strength
Utility customers asked for a more durable, longer lasting offering to maximize their uptime and drive efficiency. Designed to last longer than any model before it, RANGER XD 1500 is the industry's most durable utility side-by-side and has been engineered from the ground up to be stronger and stand up to the demands of the longest days.
- Industry-exclusive STEELDRIVE transmission – Offers a 100 percent steel constructed belt that delivers smooth, precise operation and a fully sealed, liquid-cooled design for unmatched durability.
- High-Strength Steel Heavy Duty Frame – RANGER XD 1500 has a high-strength steel one-piece chassis featuring 160 percent more torsional stiffness for a smoother ride and better cab sealing.
- Industry-leading Service Intervals – RANGER XD 1500 offers the industry's longest service intervals so customers can maximize their uptime.
Unmatched Comfort
- From the farm to remote backcountry, utility customers work from before the sun rises to after it sets, and need something that delivers all-day comfort. Beyond industry-leading capability and durability, the RANGER XD 1500 prioritizes comfort across the entire lineup to keep customers going strong on the longest days.
- Most Spacious Interior – Equipped with the most spacious and premium cab available in utility side-by-sides, the XD 1500 offers increased leg and shoulder room, making it easy to enter and exit the vehicle. Adjustable seating and a telescopic steering wheel lets drivers find the perfect fit for height and riding preferences.
- Premium Seating – Contoured seating with added bolstering provides more rider comfort along with a center seat that flips down into an armrest with additional cup holders.
- Available Heated Seats – For comfort on the coldest days, RANGER XD 1500 NorthStar Ultimate is the first utility side-by-side that comes from the factory with heated seats.
- Drive Modes – RANGER XD 1500 comes with an intuitive and easy-to-use rotary drive mode selector that lets customers choose from four different drive modes, including:
- Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) – Riders can stay comfortable in harsh weather conditions in the RANGER XD 1500 NorthStar Edition, featuring an all-new HVAC system and a fully-enclosed, next generation ProShield cab that's been redesigned with improved sealing to prevent dust and water intrusion, while locking in the temperature from the climate-controlled cab.
- Sun Visors – All-new integrated sun visors provide improved visibility throughout the day for added confidence while driving.
- RIDE COMMAND – Available 7" waterproof touchscreen display powered by RIDE COMMAND technology featuring a back-up camera, GPS navigation regardless of cell service, and AM/FM radio with Bluetooth® streaming capability.
- RIDE COMMAND+ – Customers can keep tabs on their vehicle directly from the Polaris App and access critical vehicle information like vehicle location, maintenance reminders, and issue diagnostics right from the palm of their hand with the industry's only connected-vehicle technology. Available from the factory on NorthStar Ultimate.
Customization
Customers have been asking for increased versatility, durability, and ease of use for the different work applications they face throughout the day. With over 70 new Polaris Engineered Accessory options designed specifically for the RANGER XD 1500, plus options from partners brands including JBL®, Rhino Rack®, Pro Armor, Kolpin, and HD Parts, customers have more opportunity than ever before to make their vehicle fit their specific needs.
- Lock & Ride MAX – Polaris' easiest to use, most versatile, and confident accessory attachment platform ever. With customizable configurations and the ability to reconfigure on the fly with no tools required, this new accessory platform allows users to prepare for their day, their way. Customers can simply choose and place their accessory, lock it in place, and ride confidently knowing their gear is secure.
- New JBL® Audio – Polaris partnered with JBL® to create the highest performing audio system ever included in a RANGER from the factory. For customers wanting to turn it up a notch, the JBL® Trail Pro 4200 audio upgrade adds rear speakers and two subwoofers for an immersive audio experience.
- Glacier Pro HD Plow – New 84" plow designed for faster, more efficient plowing during the winter months. A hydraulic plow lift and angle kit can be paired with an all-new plow controller to manage the largest plow Polaris has ever offered, all without ever leaving the comfort of the cab.
2024 RANGER XD 1500 Premium: Starting at US $29,999 / CAN $36,199
The RANGER XD 1500 Premium commands a large presence thanks to heavy-duty components and the industry's largest bumper, providing complete front-end protection. The vehicle comes equipped with one of the most comprehensive standard packages in a side-by-side to date including 29" tires, tilt steering and seat slider for customizable comfort, four drive modes, high output LED headlights for enhanced visibility, and USB ports with multiple charging capabilities. The vehicle also comes equipped with boosted brakes and heavy-duty suspension to ensure performance across a variety of off-road environments.
2024 RANGER XD 1500 NorthStar Premium: Starting at US $39,999 / CAN $48,799
The next step up is the RANGER XD 1500 NorthStar Premium. This machine features a fully enclosed cab with HVAC temperature and five different mode controls, lockable full doors with power windows and a fixed front glass windshield. Additional features include an electronically controlled power tilt bed to dump heavy loads with ease, an overhead switch panel for easy accessorization, and an overhead rear work light to illuminate the cargo box in low-light conditions. NorthStar Premium comes stock with 30" Kenda® CrossTrail tires and available 32" tires to overcome large obstacles and tough terrain.
2024 RANGER XD 1500 NorthStar Ultimate: Starting at US $44,999 / CAN $54,499
Rounding out the lineup is the RANGER XD 1500 NorthStar Ultimate, which features everything from the NorthStar Premium trim, plus the 7" infotainment display powered by RIDE COMMAND and heated seats. The NorthStar Ultimate trim also delivers an immersive sound experience, featuring full AM/FM radio with Bluetooth® streaming capability and industry-exclusive JBL® speakers for precise audio and premium sound. Finally, the vehicle comes standard with RIDE COMMAND+, allowing for vehicle health monitoring and more.
The 2024 RANGER XD 1500 lineup is expected to begin shipping to dealers in late summer. To learn more about the 2024 RANGER family, please visit https://ranger.polaris.com/en-us/ or join the conversation and follow on Facebooksm, Instagramsm, YouTubesm and Twittersm.
About Polaris
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com
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Neighbors of the former Allentown State Hospital will have a chance this weekend to check out concept plans for the 195-acre property near the Allentown-Bethlehem border.
Developer J.B. Reilly and City Center Investment Corp. are hosting a community open house for the Northridge development from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, at the East Side Youth Center, 1140 E. Clair St. in Allentown.
Reilly previously said the mixed-use community would include various housing options, public green space and retail. City Center is behind the mixed-use redevelopment of Easton’s Pine Street Garage into The Marquis as 280 apartments, first-floor retail and 305 parking spaces.
The Allentown site between Hanover Avenue and River Drive housed a psychiatric hospital that operated from 1913 to 2010. Comprised of multiple buildings on the campus, the main building, visible at the end of a tree-lined driveway off Hanover Avenue, was demolished in December 2020.
Then-Gov. Tom Wolf signed legislation in July 2019 to demolish the facilities on site and sell the property through a competitive bidding process.
But the property failed to sell and in 2022 then-Republican state Sen. Pat Browne introduced Act 100 to sell the property to City Center Investment Corp. for $5.5 million.
Since then, state Sen. Jarrett Coleman, who beat Browne in the primary and won the 16th Senatorial seat, is leading a review of the state’s failed attempts to sell the property.
Before it was demolished, the hospital building provided a setting for the M. Night Shyamalan movie “Glass.”
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Highlights Include the Return of Polaris Sportsman 570 and XP 1000 Hunt Editions, Along with a Host of
Aesthetic and Performance Upgrades Across the Lineup
MINNEAPOLIS, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of debuting its innovative Polaris XPEDITION and the all new Extreme Duty RANGER XD 1500, Polaris Off Road today unveiled updates for 2024 to the off-road industry's most expansive lineup. The 2024 lineup features a host of rider-inspired updates and refreshed styling and new colors. Additionally, the customer-favorite Polaris Sportsman 570 and XP 1000 Hunt editions make a return, and a Premium trim offering is now available on the 2024 GENERAL 1000 to provide customers with an upgrade in style and performance. RIDE COMMAND+ also received enhanced features for 2024, delivering unmatched connectivity and peace of mind to riders through all-new Location Bump Alerts and Check-In Messages.
"From the completely redesigned 2024 RZR XP and the industry's first "adventure side-by-side" Polaris XPEDITION, to our introduction of the all-new RANGER XD 1500, this year has been a powerful showcase of our ongoing commitment to lead the industry and innovate for our riders," said Steve Menneto, President of Polaris Off Road. "While those revolutionary product debuts are pivotal, our unwavering focus on refining and enhancing our current offerings based on customer needs and feedback remains essential, and that's what the 2024 updates represent."
From fresh new styles and colorways, to improved trim levels that appeal to a wide variety of riders, the Polaris Off Road 2024 model year lineup and RIDE COMMAND+ technology enhancements include the following:
RIDE COMMAND+:
Making its debut last fall, RIDE COMMAND+, the industry's first connected-vehicle technology, continues to roll out new enhancements to its service for 2024. With new features like Location Alerts, that will notify the owner if its vehicle has been bumped or moved from its last location, owners can now protect their vehicle more than ever before. RIDE COMMAND+ is now available as a factory option for 2024 RZR Pro R Ultimate, RANGER XD 1500 NorthStar, RANGER XP 1000 NorthStar, Polaris XPEDITION NorthStar and Sportsman XP 1000 RIDE COMMAND Edition. This service is also available on most 2024 RZR, RANGER, Sportsman and Polaris XPEDITION models as an accessory install.
Sportsman
Polaris Sportsman, the long-standing No. 1 selling automatic 4x4 ATV, is reintroducing the Sportsman 570 and XP 1000 Hunt Editions, while also implementing key improvements across the core 2024 lineup. A customer favorite, specifically designed to meet the unique needs of hunters, the Sportsman 570 and XP 1000 Hunt editions include accessories such as the 3,500 lb Polaris Winch, Kolpin Gun Scabbard & Mount, Kolpin Ratchet Claws and more.
Additionally, the 2024 Sportsman 450 and 570 lineup boasts several quality refinements for a better riding experience including a new rear brake pedal for reduced pedal effort and feel, improved sealing around the shifter, and enhanced seat fitment delivering a more comfortable ride. The 570 EPS trim and above will also include enhanced PVT clutch sealing with a higher intake location for better performance in wet conditions.
For added utility, the model year 2024 Sportsman 570 lineup will be equipped with new LED lights for the Premium and Utility HD for added visibility from dawn to dusk.
New color options also are available for the 570 Premium and Trail, 570 Ride Command Edition, Sportsman 850 Premium and Ultimate Trail, Sportsman XP 1000 Ultimate Trail, Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter Edition, Scrambler XP 1000 S and Sportsman XP 1000 S.
The 2024 Sportsman lineup starts at $6,999 US MSRP and will begin shipping to dealers this early fall. For additional pricing on the entire model lineup, visit https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/sportsman/
GENERAL
Polaris GENERAL is the industry's most versatile crossover side-by-side, capable of tackling tough trails, while also knocking out tasks around the property. For 2024, the GENERAL 1000 receives a new Premium trim offering that provides both style and performance enhancements. Featuring 14" wheels with 27" Coronado tires, and FOX® Podium QS3® shocks that riders can adjust between soft, medium and firm based on terrain changes, the new Premium trim will deliver a smooth ride over rugged terrain, while LED headlights provide greater visibility at morning and night. These upgrades will help riders knock out more tasks and hit the trails confidently in the GENERAL 1000.
Additionally, new colorways on the GENERAL 1000 model include Ghost Gray and Volcanic Orange. The Premium and Ultimate trim levels for the GENERAL XP will feature new colors and graphics in Matte Silver Quartz and Polaris Blue.
The 2024 GENERAL lineup starts at $17,499 US MSRP and will begin shipping to dealers this summer. For additional pricing on the entire model lineup, visit https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/general/
RZR
Polaris RZR, the No. 1 sport side-by-side brand, receives fresh new colors and graphics across its lineup, helping riders make a bold statement when hitting the trails. The 2024 RZR Trail and RZR Trail S are now available in Storm Blue on the Sport trim and two-tone Storm Blue with White Lightning on the Ultimate. Both Sport and Ultimate trim levels now receive the same upgraded steering wheel offered in the fully-redesigned 2024 RZR XP that provides a sportier feel while driving on trails. New for 2024, the RZR Trail and Trail S Sport level feature electric power steering and LED headlights standard, providing riders easier steering input on tight trail corners and enhanced visibility. Additionally for 2024, the RZR Trail S Ultimate trim now features Walker Evans Racing® shocks, while the Sport trim moved to ZF Sachs shocks, both offering riders plush suspension performance against the rugged terrain.
For 2024, the RZR Pro XP Sport and Premium models feature Walker Evans Racing® shocks, while the Ultimate will continue to be equipped with FOX® Live Valve shocks with DYNAMIX active suspension. Both the Premium and Ultimate trim received a refresh with new graphics on the Super Graphite colorway.
Lastly and by consumer demand, the Wide Open lineup of RZR Pro R and RZR Turbo R receives refreshed color options for 2024. For the first time since launching, the RZR Pro R Ultimate is available in an all-new Matte Onyx Black with Lifted Lime accents or Matte Heavy Metal, while the Premium trim level is offered in Matte Heavy Metal. The 2024 RZR Turbo R also welcomes vibrant new colors like Velocity Blue with Green Burst accents and Military Tan with Orange Burst accents.
The 2024 RZR lineup starts at $15,999 US MSRP and will begin shipping to dealers this fall. For additional pricing on the entire model lineup, visit https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/rzr/
RANGER
In addition to the newly launched Extreme Duty RANGER XD 1500, the Polaris RANGER lineup receives a variety of rider-inspired upgrades and quality refinements for 2024. RANGER SP 570 gets new color options, while the NorthStar Edition gets exclusive tailgate badging and new 25" 8-ply Pro Armor X-Terrain tires for added durability and enhanced puncture resistance.
Additionally, Polaris expands the color options for the RANGER 1000 Premium which will now be offered in the sleek Granite Grey color and graphics, while the XP 1000 will be featured in two new options: Desert Sand and Super Graphite with orange burst accents. Furthermore, the RANGER XP 1000 NorthStar Ultimate model boasts connectivity features such as vehicle health, issue diagnostics, and maintenance reminders enabled by RIDE COMMAND+.
The 2024 RANGER lineup starts at $11,699 US MSRP and will begin shipping to dealers this fall. For additional pricing on the entire model lineup, visit https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/ranger/
Youth
Dedicated to inspiring the next generation of riders, Polaris Off Road delivers the industry's largest and most varied lineup of youth offerings. For 2024, the Polaris ORV Youth lineup receives a refresh with eye-catching new colors and graphics. This lineup continues to provide industry-leading safety features that give parents peace of mind and help instill confidence in growing riders, including pin code start, adjustable speed limiter, geofencing, helmet aware technology and industry-exclusive safety gear kit.
Specifically, the 2024 RZR 200 EFI is now offered in Storm Gray and a new graphic pattern with bright red accents. The Outlaw 70 EFI ATV is offered in Velocity Blue with either Lifted Lime or Fierce Fuchsia accents, while the Outlaw 110 EFI is now offered in both Bright White with Polaris Blue and Bright White with Radiant Green details.
The 2024 Polaris Youth lineup starts at $2,999 US MSRP and will begin shipping to dealers this winter. For additional pricing on the entire model lineup, visit https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/shop-by-use/youth/
Polaris XPEDITION
The Polaris XPEDITION, which recently launched in May 2023, is the first-of-its-kind adventure side-by-side, combining the all-terrain capabilities of traditional side-by-sides with comfort and cargo capabilities typically associated with overlanding at the highest level. With a host of standard features and optional configurations to accommodate the greatest range of outdoor pursuits and enable consumers to keep chasing the wild, the 2024 Polaris XPEDITION XP and ADV are the most adaptable, comfortable and capable adventure machine on the market.
The 2024 Polaris XPEDITION lineup starts at $28,999 US MSRP and is currently shipping to dealers. For additional pricing on the entire model lineup, visit https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/polaris-xpedition/
To learn more about the Polaris ORV 2024 lineup and to stay up to date on testing and demo opportunities, please visit https://offroad.polaris.com/en-us/ or join the conversation and follow on FacebookSM, InstagramSM, YouTubeSM and TwitterSM. Walker Evans Racing® is a registered trademark of Walker Evans Enterprises Incorporated; FOX® is a registered trademark of Fox Factory Inc.
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As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com
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A national retailer of hard-surface flooring products is set to be constructed on the site formerly occupied by the Sears department store at Whitehall Mall.
A spokeswoman for mall owner, Ohio and Indiana-based WPG (Washington Prime Group), confirmed to lehighvalleylive.com that Floor & Decor would be constructed following demolition on the site. Crews earlier this month began taking down the former Sears building as part of ongoing redevelopment plans for the mall at Grape Street and MacArthur Road. | https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/business/2023/07/flooring-chain-set-to-open-at-former-sears-at-whitehall-mall-heres-when-spokeswoman-says.html | 2023-07-31T12:05:33 | 1 | https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/business/2023/07/flooring-chain-set-to-open-at-former-sears-at-whitehall-mall-heres-when-spokeswoman-says.html |
Plans are moving forward on several fronts for a proposed 6.2 million-square-foot industrial park.
The Upper Mount Bethel Township Board of Supervisors has granted conditional preliminary land development approval for three lots in the proposed River Pointe Commerce Park.
Developer Lou Pektor’s River Pointe has proposed building up to 13 buildings on the site on River Road. The property is also bordered by Potomac Street and Route 611.
The June approvals included several conditions the developer must adhere to. However, at the request of River Pointe lawyer Marc Kaplan, supervisors voted against including several recommendations of the township’s planning commission and the township engineer, Justin Coyle.
Kaplan argued that some of Coyle’s recommendations for conditional land development went beyond the township’s purview. Some of Coyle’s recommendations would be addressed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and should not be township conditions.
Kaplan said Coyle’s recommendation for a township review of a hydro-geologic study and individual soil logs at the site; a review of a facilities agreement; and limitations on a proposed drip irrigation wastewater system were not only inappropriate but were an attempt by Coyle to delay the process.
“This is one step after another by Mr. Coyle to try and delay this development,” Kaplan said.
Coyle said he took the wording regarding a township review directly from a planning commission presentation provided by River Pointe engineer Frederick Ebert.
“This is part of your plan,” Coyle said.
Ebert’s presentation stated that issues that fall under the DEP’s planning module should be reviewed by the township engineer, Coyle said. Kaplan fired back stating Coyle may not be the township engineer in the future.
“That may not be you by the time we get around to it,” Kaplan said to Coyle.
Supervisors’ Chairman Martin Pinter, who voted not to accept the planning commission and Coyle’s recommendations with supervisors David Due and Robert Teel, said plans for a wastewater treatment plant and a public sewer authority may change.
It makes sense to hold off on implanting conditions in the preliminary approval for issues that have not been solidified yet, Pinter said.
Supervisor David Friedman voted against removing the conditions. Supervisor John Bermingham was absent for the vote.
Access to the site will be from River Road, which runs north through the township until it turns into Delaware Avenue at the Portland Borough border.
The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission in May said a relatively narrow and low Norfolk Southern train overpass on Delaware Avenue poses a “severe safety and mobility concern.”
There are several manufacturing businesses, including Ultra-Poly, Air Liquide and Lamtec Corp., which are south of the overpass and frequently have trucks going under the railway. However, LVPC members said the increased traffic from 13 more industrial buildings could present a problem.
The posted height of the overpass is 13 feet 8 inches. State standards indicate the maximum commercial vehicle height is 13 feet 6 inches.
However, representatives for River Pointe said the actual measurement of the overpass is 14 feet 2 inches.
Pektor, the River Pointe president, said the company has been working with Norfolk Southern to address any potential issues.
“We are fully aware of the need to address the structure and throughput of the trestle and have been and will continue to actively work with our consultants, rail provider, and regulators to improve access to prevent bottlenecks and backups,” Pektor said. “Solutions could include expanding or lowering the roadway, a necessary step in providing efficient and safe access to I-80 via River Road.”
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Pitstick brings product, operations, and value-based care expertise to leading behavioral health provider
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- aptihealth, the leading tech-driven behavioral healthcare provider built for higher acuity care, today announced that Regina Pitstick has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of aptihealth Medical Group.
Most recently, Pitstick was VP Advocacy Product & Innovation for the Employer and Individual segment at UnitedHealth Group, where she drove the company's product strategy and vision, focused on delivering a seamless, personalized patient experience. Responsible for product development initiatives, Pitstick's leadership and experience fueled successful long-range strategies, broader market penetration and deeper engagement for over 15M consumers.
"Regina brings more than twenty years of extremely relevant experience in the healthcare industry to aptihealth—including a deep skillset in digital health start-ups, product development, operations, process improvement and value-based care," said Tim Koehler, President and Chief Operating Officer of aptihealth. "Regina's patient-centered approach, insightful understanding of the health care landscape, innovate approach, and impeccable ability to execute strategic initiatives will greatly enhance our medical group. She's ideal for this critical role at aptihealth as we continue to pursue our mission of becoming the nation's preeminent provider of behavioral health services."
Pitstick joins aptihealth at a time of significant growth, having served nearly 15,000 patients for leading national and regional health plans. aptihealth expects to more than double its patients in 2023, with a majority covered by value-based care contracts.
"The value that aptihealth is providing to health plans, physicians groups, health systems and higher-acuity patients simply can't be underestimated," indicated Pitstick. "Whether it's the company's commitment to engaging new patients at any point of care, to their proprietary screening and assessment tools, to their proven ability to improve outcomes and decrease the overall cost of care, it's not hyperbole to state that aptihealth is changing the behavioral healthcare game. I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to help aptihealth continue to improve its care model, meet its strategic goals, and intelligently achieve its considerable opportunities for growth."
About aptihealth
aptihealth is improving higher acuity behavioral healthcare for populations who need it most—one patient at a time. The company's virtual-first model and proprietary screening, assessment, and treatment programs give members fast, convenient access to precise, personalized care. Headquartered in Saratoga Springs and employing over 150, aptihealth has raised over $70 million in funding from leading international private equity firms. The company's care program and data insights are driving breakthroughs in mental health understanding, treatment, outcomes, and cost reduction. Learn more at: www.aptihealth.com.
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BEIJING, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SANY Group ("SANY") has announced the 2023 employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). This is the fourth consecutive year that SANY has launched the ESOP, which gives employees an opportunity to own shares in the company through the setting up of incentive funds. The 2023 ESOP has set up a fund size of around 590 million yuan (USD 82 million) with a share repurchase price planned at 16.13 yuan per share (USD 2.24). The capital will be from the incentive funds accrued following relevant provisions of the group.
SANY has always focused on improving employee benefits and adhering to the principle of "growing together, pursuing common development, and sharing achievements." By establishing a comprehensive incentive and restraining mechanism, it aims to inspire employees' enthusiasm and creativity and align the interests of shareholders, the listed company, and individuals. This encourages all parties to join efforts to boost SANY's long-term development.
SANY's annual ESOP aims to share the fruits of the group's achievements with employees. The number of employees awarded with stock ownership incentives is growing annually, and the proportion of mid-level and key position employees is increasing year by year:
- 2020: SANY awarded 8.31 million shares to 2,264 employees, 71.52 percent were employees in mid-level management, key positions, and core business (technical) positions.
- 2021: SANY awarded 7.54 million shares to 4,205 employees, 91.33 percent were employees in mid-level management, key positions, and core business (technical) positions.
- 2022: SANY awarded 20.5 million shares to 6,996 employees, 94.26 percent were employees in mid-level management, key positions, and core business (technical) positions.
- 2023: SANY is awarding 36.62 million shares to 7,131 employees, 95.69 percent were employees in mid-level management, key positions, and core business (technical) positions.
The source of shares for the 2023 ESOP is the shares that have already been repurchased by SANY's special account. It does not exceed 36.62 million shares in total and is within one percent of SANY's current total capital stock.
In the meantime, SANY Renewable Energy (SH688349) released an announcement relating to exercising of the second exercise period of the 2020 stock option incentive plan, with 16.0368 million granted options to be exercised, with a three-year restricted period. The subsidiary is committed to becoming a global leader of clean energy equipment and services, and contributing to reaching the goals of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality.
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The Avocados From Mexico® Chocolate Dulce De Leche Cupcake will be available at Sprinkles bakeries nationwide for one week beginning July 31
DALLAS, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Talk about a perfect pairing! Avocados From Mexico®, the number one selling avocado brand in the U.S., is making National Avocado Day even better by partnering with renowned dessert bakery chain Sprinkles for a delicious collaboration – a limited-edition cupcake featuring fresh Mexican avocados.
The Avocados From Mexico® Chocolate Dulce De Leche Sprinkles cupcake is a delectable banana cupcake that's studded with pecans and generously filled with a soft dulce de leche core. And to top it all off? A zesty frosting that blends rich cream cheese and chocolate made with fresh Mexican avocados for a delightful, creamy finish.
"The new Avocados From Mexico Chocolate Dulce De Leche cupcake features the highest quality and best-tasting ingredients," said Sprinkles Vice President, Culinary, Charles Craig. "By blending fresh avocado and smooth cream cheese alongside the banana and dulce de leche cupcake, we were able to elevate all the ingredients resulting in a cupcake that is out-of-this world. We can't wait for fans to try it!"
Beginning on July 31, National Avocado Day, consumers can make their week better by enjoying Avocados From Mexico in cupcake form — available at Sprinkles nationwide through August 6.
"Avocados From Mexico make everything better, and we're so proud that our avocados will get to shine in a unique way on National Avocado Day," said Kelly Burke, Director of Brand Marketing at Avocados From Mexico. "Our brand is known for bringing the good times with great tasting avocados. We are excited to partner with a beloved brand like Sprinkles to spark good times in a new way with everyone's favorite sweet treat."
"Sprinkles Cupcakes has always taken an innovative approach to classic desserts, and this new collaboration with Avocados From Mexico is no exception," said Sprinkles CMO, Michelle Wong. "Avocados From Mexico was an obvious choice for their quality and taste, and we can't wait for our guests to discover our latest cupcake, starring this beloved fruit."
To learn more about Avocados From Mexico, visit https://avocadosfrommexico.com, Facebook (facebook.com/avocadosfrommexico), Instagram (@avocadosfrommexico) or Twitter (@AvosFromMexico). #MakeItBetter #AFMxSprinkles
About Avocados From Mexico
Avocados From Mexico is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association (MHAIA), formed for the purpose of advertising, promotion, public relations and research for all stakeholders of Avocados From Mexico. Under agreements, MHAIA and the Association of Avocado Exporting Producers & Packers of Mexico (APEAM) have combined resources to fund and manage Avocados From Mexico, with the intent to provide a focused, highly- effective and efficient marketing program in the United States. Avocados From Mexico is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
About Sprinkles
Sprinkles offers premium cupcakes, cakes and cookies that are baked fresh in small batches throughout the day and handcrafted with only the finest ingredients. Sprinkles opened its first bakery in Beverly Hills in 2005, drawing long lines of loyal cupcake fans and celebrity endorsements. Sprinkles prides themselves in being passionate innovators and since debuting the world's first Cupcake ATM, the brand has introduced layer cakes, cookies and brownies, launched a national shipping platform and has grown to over 70 bakeries and ATMs coast-to-coast. Sprinkles launched domestic and international franchising in 2022. For additional information on Sprinkles, follow @sprinklescupcakes on social and visit www.sprinkles.com.
CONTACT: Ana Ambrosi, aambrosi@avocadosfrommexico.com
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SHENZHEN, China, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taoping Inc. (Nasdaq: TAOP, the "Company" or "Taoping"), today announced that the board of directors of the Company approved a one-for-ten reverse stock split of the Company's issued and outstanding ordinary shares, no par value (the "Ordinary Shares"). Beginning August 1, 2023, the Company's Ordinary Shares will be trading on a split-adjusted basis under the same symbol "TAOP" but with new CUSIP number, G8675V 127.
As a result of the share consolidation, each ten Ordinary Shares outstanding will automatically combine and convert to one issued and outstanding Ordinary Share without any action on the part of shareholders who hold their shares in brokerage accounts or "street name". Shareholders holding certificates of Ordinary Shares are expected to receive instructions from the Company's transfer agent, Transhare Corporation, regarding procedures for exchanging share certificates. All outstanding options, warrants and other rights to purchase the Company's Ordinary Shares will be adjusted proportionately as a result of the reverse stock split. No fractional shares will be issued as a result of the reverse stock split, and instead, all such fractional shares resulting from the reverse stock split will be rounded up to the nearest whole share.
The reverse stock split is intended to increase the per share trading price of the Ordinary Shares to satisfy the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on the NASDAQ Stock Market. Following the reverse stock split the Company will have approximately 1.86 million Ordinary Shares issued and outstanding, exclusive of shares issuable under outstanding options and warrants. The reverse stock split will not affect the number of total authorized Ordinary Shares of the Company.
About Taoping Inc.
Taoping Inc. (Nasdaq: TAOP) has a long history of successfully leveraging technology in the development of innovative solutions to help customers in both the private and public sectors to more effectively communicate and market to their desired targets. The Company has built a far-reaching city partner ecosystem and comprehensive portfolio of high-value, high-traffic areas for its products, which are aligned together with Taoping's smart cloud platform, cloud services and solutions, new media and artificial intelligence. For more information about Taoping, please visit www.taop.com. You can also follow us via LinkedIn, Twitter or YouTube.
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This Launch Marks the Latest Expansion of the Brand's Complexion Offerings as it Doubles Down on The Skincare-Meets-Makeup Hybrid Category
NEW YORK, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TULA Skincare, the leading clinically proven probiotic extract powered skincare brand has announced the expansion of its complexion offerings to include concealer.
After learning that TULA's customers were looking for a skin brightening eye treatment along with a concealer, the brand created a state-of-the-art clean skincare-makeup hybrid that delivers skin-boosting benefits with high-performance medium-to-full coverage.
Available in a 20-shade range, the dermatologist-tested, Radiant Skin Brightening Serum Concealer is infused with TULA's unique Rainbow Seabright™ Elixir. This clinically-proven serum-like formula instantly conceals dark circles and discoloration for longwearing, crease-proof results, while brightening the appearance of skin over time. Additional ingredients include TULA's S6Pro Complex® - a US patent pending super six blend of prebiotics and probiotic extracts to help soothe skin, improve skin smoothness and maintain skin balance, along with eye peptides and tea leaf caffeine to help improve the look of dark circles, skin texture, and eye bags. The Radiant Skin Brightening Serum Concealer can be paired with the brand's Radiant Skin Brightening Serum Skin Tint or Filter Primer Blurring & Moisturizing Primer to help build one's complexion wardrobe, or spot conceal for a no-makeup, makeup look.
"Expanding our complexion category to include a concealer was a natural next step for us, especially knowing the strong desire our customers have had for an eye treatment with brightening benefits." said TULA Skincare CEO, Savannah Sachs. " We are excited to have another offering for our glow getters that will surely be a staple in their skincare and beauty routines."
To mark the launch, TULA will be executing a multi-channel launch campaign across its digital platform, and organic social, paid media, and influencer channels. Efforts will include launching a custom "shade finder" on tula.com to help customers find their perfect match concealer shade, highlighting content speaking to the "no-makeup, makeup" and makeup-skincare hybrid trends across TikTok and Instagram, and partnering with a curated set of influencers and providing them with an early access link exclusively for their followers to purchase the concealer prior to launch. In addition to tula.com, the concealer will launch in Ulta Beauty stores nationwide and online and will be featured in an upcoming issue of the Ulta Beauty Magazine, with in-store complexion events planned in the coming months in multiple doors.
TULA's Radiant Skin Brightening Serum Concealer will be available for purchase on July 31 on tula.com, and will retail for $32.
About TULA Skincare
TULA is a doctor-founded skincare brand built on clinically proven formulas powered by probiotic extracts. We believe that the same types of ingredients which are good for your body are also great for your skin. We focus on being healthy, not perfect and on empowering everyone to feel confident in their skin.
Media Contact: Zoe Jeans at Bux + Bewl Communications: zoe@buxandbewl.com
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Launch demonstrates companies' commitment to bringing complex generic medicines to the market to help increase patient access
PITTSBURGH and WOODBURY, Minn., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, and Kindeva Drug Delivery L.P. today announced the launch of Breyna™ (budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate) Inhalation Aerosol, the first generic version of AstraZeneca's Symbicort® with an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Breyna, a drug-device combination product, is indicated for certain patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and will be immediately available in both 80 mcg/4.5 mcg and 160 mcg/4.5 mcg dosage strengths.
Viatris Head of North America Jose Cotarelo said: "We are excited to bring Breyna to the U.S. market for the many Americans living with asthma and COPD. This launch represents years of hard work breaking down barriers to access and builds upon our past successes of bringing other complex products to market as we continue to move up the value chain. Being the first to bring an FDA-approved generic version of Symbicort to patients is a true example of how access is the cornerstone of our mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life."
The indications for Breyna include asthma in patients six years of age and older, and the maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction and reducing exacerbations in patients with COPD, including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. Breyna is not indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm. The 160 mcg/4.5 mcg is the only strength indicated for the treatment of COPD. COPD is a term used to describe a certain kind of chronic lung disease and is characterized by breathlessness; it affects more than 16 million Americans. Asthma causes swelling of the airways resulting in difficulty breathing, and approximately 25 million Americans have the chronic condition.
Milton Boyer, CEO of Kindeva Drug Delivery, added: "The launch of Breyna represents a significant milestone as it is the first FDA-approved generic version of Symbicort in the U.S., one of the most prescribed complex drug-device combination products to treat asthma and COPD. We are pleased for Viatris as well as the many Kindeva colleagues who have worked tirelessly to leverage our complex drug-delivery expertise for this important respiratory product — supporting a persistent need to continue bringing more quality medicines for asthma and COPD to patients."
To further expand access to Breyna, Viatris has established a copay program offered for eligible commercially-insured patients, which may help reduce out-of-pocket expenses on prescriptions to as little as $20 per 30-day supply. The program offers $30/month or up to $360 per year with 12 refills annually. The program will be available in August.
About Breyna
Breyna is indicated for the treatment of asthma in patients 6 years and older not adequately controlled on a long-term asthma-control medication such as an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) or whose disease warrants initiation of treatment with both an ICS and long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists (LABA). Breyna 160 mcg/4.5 mcg dosage is indicated for the maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema, and Breyna 160 mcg/4.5 mcg is also indicated to reduce exacerbations of COPD. Breyna is NOT indicated for the relief of acute bronchospasm.
Important Safety Information
Breyna is contraindicated in the primary treatment of status asthmaticus or other acute episode of asthma or COPD where intensive measures are required, and in hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in Breyna. Use of long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonists (LABA) as monotherapy (without inhaled corticosteroids [ICS]) for asthma is associated with an increased risk of asthma-related death. Available data from controlled clinial trials also suggest that use of LABA as monotherapy increases the risk of asthma-related hospitalization in pediatric and adolescent patients. These findings are considered a class effect of LABA. When LABA are used in fixed dose combination with ICS, data from large clinical trials do not show a significant increase in the risk of serious asthma-related events (hospitalizations, intubations, death) compared to ICS alone. Breyna is NOT a rescue medication and does NOT replace fast-acting inhalers to treat acute symptoms. Breyna should not be initiated in patients during rapidly deteriorating episodes of asthma or COPD. Patients who are receiving Breyna should not use additional formoterol or other LABA for any reason. Localized infections of the mouth and pharynx with Candida albicans has occurred in patients treated with Breyna. Patients should rinse the mouth after inhalation of Breyna. Lower respiratory tract infections, including pneumonia, have been reported following the administration of ICS. Due to possible immunosuppression, potential worsening of infections could occur. A more serious or even fatal course of chickenpox or measles can occur in susceptible patients. It is possible that systemic corticosteroid effects such as hypercorticism and adrenal suppression may occur, particularly at higher doses. Particular care is needed for patients who are transferred from systemically active corticosteroids to ICS. Deaths due to adrenal insufficiency have occurred in asthmatic patients during and after transfer from systemic corticosteroids to less systemically available ICS. Caution should be exercised when considering administration of Breyna in patients on long-term ketoconazole and other known potent CYP3A4 inhibitors. As with other inhaled medications, paradoxical bronchospasm may occur with Breyna. Immediate hypersensitivity reactions may occur, as demonstrated by cases of urticaria, angioedema, rash, and bronchospasm. Excessive beta-adrenergic stimulation has been associated with central nervous system and cardiovascular effects. Breyna should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular disorders especially coronary insufficiency, cardiac arrhythmias, and hypertension. Long-term use of ICS may result in a decrease in bone mineral density (BMD Assessment of BMD is recommended prior to initiating Breyna and periodically thereafter. ICS may result in a reduction in growth velocity when administered to pediatric patients. Glaucoma, increased intracolular pressure, and cataracts have been reported following the administration of ICS, including budesonide, a component of Breyna. Close monitoring for glaucoma and cataracts is warranted in patients with a change in vision or history of increased intraocular pressure. In rare cases, patients on ICS may present with systemic eosinophilic conditions. Breyna should be used with caution in patients with convulsive disorders, thyrotoxicosis, diabetes mellitus, ketoacidosis, and in patients who are unusually responsive to sympathomimetic amines. The most common adverse reactions ≥3% reported in asthma clinical trials included nasopharyngitis, headache, upper respiratory tract infection, pharyngolaryngeal pain, sinusitis, influenza, back pain, nasal congestion, stomach discomfort, vomiting, and oral candidiasis. The most common adverse reactions ≥3% reported in COPD clinical trials included nasopharyngitis, oral candidiasis, bronchitis, sinusitis, and upper respiratory tract infection. Breyna should be administered with caution to patients being treated with MAO inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants, or within 2 weeks of discontinuation of such agents. Beta-blockers may not only block the pulmonary effect of beta-agonists, such as formoterol, but may produce severe bronchospasm in patients with asthma. ECG changes and/or hypokalemia associated with nonpotassium-sparing diuretics may worsen with concomitant beta-agonists. Use caution with the coadministration of Breyna.
About Viatris
Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS) is a global healthcare company empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. We provide access to medicines, advance sustainable operations, develop innovative solutions and leverage our collective expertise to connect more people to more products and services through our one-of-a-kind Global Healthcare Gateway®. Formed in November 2020, Viatris brings together scientific, manufacturing and distribution expertise with proven regulatory, medical and commercial capabilities to deliver high-quality medicines to patients in more than 165 countries and territories. Viatris' portfolio comprises more than 1,400 approved molecules across a wide range of therapeutic areas, spanning both non-communicable and infectious diseases, including globally recognized brands, complex generic and branded medicines, and a variety of over-the-counter consumer products. With more than 38,000 colleagues globally, Viatris is headquartered in the U.S., with global centers in Pittsburgh, Shanghai and Hyderabad, India. Learn more at viatris.com and investor.viatris.com, and connect with us on Twitter at @ViatrisInc, LinkedIn and YouTube.
About Kindeva Drug Delivery
Kindeva Drug Delivery is a global contract development manufacturing organization focused on drug-device combination products. Kindeva Drug Delivery develops and manufactures products across a broad range of complex drug-delivery formats, including injectables (autoinjector, intradermal, microneedle), pulmonary & nasal, and transdermal patches. Its service offering spans early-stage feasibility through commercial scale drug product fill-finish, container closure system manufacturing, and drug-device product assembly. Kindeva Drug Delivery serves a global client base from its nine manufacturing and research and development facilities located in the U.S. and U.K. For more information, please visit www.kindevadd.com.
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New nuclear unit now serving customers with clean, reliable energy 24/7
ATLANTA, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power declared today that Plant Vogtle Unit 3 has entered commercial operation and is now serving customers and the State of Georgia. The new unit represents a long-term investment in the state's clean energy future and will provide reliable, emissions-free energy to customers for decades to come.
"The Plant Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear expansion is another incredible example of how Georgia Power is building a reliable and resilient energy future for our state," said Kim Greene, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power. "It is important that we make these kinds of long-term investments and see them through so we can continue providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to our 2.7 million customers. Today's achievement is a testament to our commitment to doing just that, and it marks the first day of the next 60 to 80 years that Vogtle Unit 3 will serve our customers with clean, reliable energy."
Vogtle Unit 3 is the first newly-constructed nuclear unit in the U.S. in over 30 years and can power an estimated 500,000 homes and businesses. Once all four units are online, the Plant Vogtle site will be the largest generator of clean energy in the nation and support continued growth in Georgia as more industries, businesses and families come to the state.
"Today is a historic day for the State of Georgia, Southern Company, and the entire energy sector, as we continue transforming the way we power the lives of millions of Americans," said Chris Womack, president and CEO of Southern Company. "With Unit 3 completed, and Unit 4 in the final stages of construction and testing, this project shows just how new nuclear can and will play a critical role in achieving a clean energy future for the United States. Bringing this unit safely into service is a credit to the hard work and dedication of our teams at Southern Company and the thousands of additional workers who have helped build that future at this site, as well as all of the partners who have helped make this day a reality."
Nuclear energy is the only zero-emission baseload energy source available today, offering high reliability, and efficient operations around the clock. Nuclear energy currently provides approximately 25% of Georgia Power's overall energy mix, including the existing units at Plant Vogtle and Georgia's other nuclear facility at Plant Hatch in Baxley, Georgia.
"The Vogtle expansion is an American energy success story and would not be possible without the support of strong public and private partners like our partners at North America's Building Trades Unions," said Tom Fanning, chairman of the Board of Directors for Southern Company. "We continue to appreciate their support and those who have stood with us at the local, state and federal levels to complete this new clean energy source to serve electric customers. Providing leadership in our industry and a commitment to safety and quality are in Southern Company's DNA. Today's milestone at the Vogtle expansion site underscores this legacy, and I couldn't be prouder of the dedication our teams have shown in seeing Unit 3 through to completion."
The final stages of construction and testing continue at Vogtle Unit 4, with the unit projected to be placed in service during the late fourth quarter 2023 or the first quarter of 2024. The unit completed hot functional testing in May, in significantly less time than Unit 3 as the team continues leveraging best practices and learnings from the earlier unit. The Vogtle site has also received nuclear fuel for Unit 4, with a total of 157 fuel assemblies necessary for the safe and reliable startup of the unit.
Also, last week, Georgia Power announced the receipt of the 103(g) finding from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for Vogtle Unit 4. This finding was confirmed in an official letter received by Southern Nuclear and signifies that the new unit has been constructed and will be operated in conformance with the Combined License and NRC regulations. No further NRC findings are necessary in order for Southern Nuclear to load fuel or begin the startup sequence for the new unit.
The new Vogtle units are an essential part of Georgia Power's commitment to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to its 2.7 million customers. Southern Nuclear will operate the new units on behalf of the co-owners: Georgia Power, Oglethorpe Power, MEAG Power and Dalton Utilities.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.7 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
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Certain information contained in this release is forward-looking information based on current expectations and plans that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information includes, among other things, statements concerning the projected in-service date for Plant Vogtle Unit 4 and the future operations of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4. Georgia Power cautions that there are certain factors that can cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information that has been provided. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is not a guarantee of future performance and is subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Georgia Power; accordingly, there can be no assurance that such suggested results will be realized. The following factors, in addition to those discussed in Georgia Power's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and subsequent securities filings, could cause actual results to differ materially from management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking information: the ability to control costs and avoid cost and schedule overruns during the development, construction, and operation of facilities or other projects, including Plant Vogtle Unit 4, which includes components based on new technology that only within the last few years began initial operation in the global nuclear industry at this scale, due to current and/or future challenges which include, but are not limited to, changes in labor costs, availability and productivity, challenges with the management of contractors or vendors, subcontractor performance, adverse weather conditions, shortages, delays, increased costs, or inconsistent quality of equipment, materials, and labor, contractor or supplier delay, the impacts of inflation, delays due to judicial or regulatory action, nonperformance under construction, operating, or other agreements, operational readiness, including specialized operator training and required site safety programs, engineering or design problems or any remediation related thereto, design and other licensing-based compliance matters, challenges with start-up activities, including major equipment failure, or system integration, and/or operational performance, continued challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic or future pandemic health events, continued public and policymaker support for projects, environmental and geological conditions, delays or increased costs to interconnect facilities to transmission grids, and increased financing costs as a result of changes in market interest rates or as a result of project delays; the ability to overcome or mitigate the current challenges, or challenges yet to be identified, at Plant Vogtle Unit 4, that could further impact the cost and schedule for the project; legal proceedings and regulatory approvals and actions related to construction projects, such as Plant Vogtle Unit 4, including Georgia Public Service Commission approvals and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ("NRC") actions; under certain specified circumstances, a decision by holders of more than 10% of the ownership interests of Plant Vogtle Unit 3 and 4 not to proceed with construction; the notices of tender by Oglethorpe Power Corporation and the City of Dalton of a portion of their ownership interests in Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 to Georgia Power, including related litigation; the ability to construct facilities in accordance with the requirements of permits and licenses (including satisfaction of NRC requirements), to satisfy any environmental performance standards and the requirements of tax credits and other incentives, and to integrate facilities into the Southern Company system upon completion of construction; the inherent risks involved in operating and constructing nuclear generating facilities; the ability of counterparties of Georgia Power to make payments as and when due and to perform as required; the direct or indirect effect on Georgia Power's business resulting from cyber intrusion or physical attack and the threat of cyber and physical attacks; catastrophic events such as fires, earthquakes, explosions, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and other storms, droughts, pandemic health events, political unrest, wars or other similar occurrences; the potential effects of the continued COVID-19 pandemic; and the direct or indirect effects on Georgia Power's business resulting from incidents affecting the U.S. electric grid or operation of generating or storage resources. Georgia Power expressly disclaim any obligation to update any forward–looking information.
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The trade deadline has not consumed the Washington Nationals’ clubhouse as it did the previous two Julys. All-stars won’t leave in the haze of a coronavirus outbreak. Reporters aren’t circling Juan Soto before every game. Instead, as a nod to how different and slimmer the options are this year, the operative mode is lighthearted humor.
Before a win over the New York Mets on Saturday, right-hander Trevor Williams joked that backup catcher Riley Adams might get traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Adams suggested a return of superstar Mookie Betts, then proceeded to raise his small-sample-size OPS to .919 with a pair of doubles.) Ahead of Sunday’s loss at Citi Field, Manager Dave Martinez joked that outfielder Lane Thomas was worried about sitting because his name has been floated — and floated and floated — in the usual deadline chatter. (It was a scheduled day off for Thomas amid a two-week slump.)
These wisecracks don’t mean the Nationals are happy to sell again. Martinez would love to keep third baseman Jeimer Candelario, who is a virtual lock to be moved by 6 p.m. Tuesday. The deadline is a good reminder that the front office and clubhouse often have different goals during a rebuild — the executives focused on building a roster and depth to sustain a run of contention, the players and coaches looking to win the game in front of them, then the one after that. But the mood is decidedly lighter because Soto, Max Scherzer and Trea Turner are not in the equation. Nor, for that matter, are Daniel Hudson, Yan Gomes or Josh Bell.
At this moment, with less than 36 hours to make trades, Washington’s plans revolve around Candelario, Thomas and reliever Kyle Finnegan. None of those players were drafted by the Nationals or helped bring a World Series title to D.C. Only Finnegan, signed before the 2020 season, has played for a version of the team that truly aimed to contend. That doesn’t mean fans haven’t connected with them. It just means there is less baggage should they be shipped away.
Unlike Candelario, who has been frequently linked to the New York Yankees in recent days, Thomas and Finnegan are not locks to be traded. Each is under team control for two more seasons. For Thomas, a 27-year-old having a career year, General Manager Mike Rizzo set a very high asking price, at least partly because he has always preferred to keep Thomas, according to two people familiar with his thinking. With Finnegan, 31 and rock solid since joining Washington, Rizzo held on last summer despite interest from multiple contenders. On Sunday, he projected a hard-line approach during an interview with MLB Network Radio.
“We want to improve ourselves. But we want to stay good, and we don’t want to take a step backwards,” Rizzo said of a team with the second-worst record in the National League. “We’re going to be careful with who we trade and who we move — and if there is a guy who could help us in the near future, we’d have to get a good price to move him.”
Rizzo went on to note that ownership is “tired of losing games.” No matter how true that is — and the Lerner family will be free to prove it in the free agent market this offseason, should they still own a team that was put up for sale in April 2022 — this is what any GM has to say publicly. The reality is the Nationals are not expected to be a contender next year, even if keeping Thomas or Finnegan might help them add a few more wins. But in the quote above, Thomas and Finnegan are players who “could help us in the near future,” meaning Rizzo is already hedging the chances of them being dealt.
The arguments to trade Thomas, whom Washington acquired from St. Louis for Jon Lester at the 2021 deadline: With 16 homers, one shy of his career high, he could regress and never be this valuable again; he is a strong runner and can play all three outfield spots if needed; there aren’t many other right-handed bats on the market, especially controllable ones, giving the Nationals more leverage than they might have in a future summer; and they have a surplus of outfielders in the minors, including top prospects James Wood, Dylan Crews and Robert Hassell III, among others.
The arguments to trade Finnegan, whom Washington smartly signed to a major league contract off the minor league free agent market in December 2019: Most contenders, if not all of them, can find a reason to add a reliever for the stretch run; given the volatility of reliever performance, it’s prudent to explore trades whenever a player such as Finnegan is reliable across a meaningful sample; and his two additional years of control should boost the return, even if it’s unclear how much that matters given his age and that most inquiring teams will be focused mainly on the next three months.
Candelario is a simpler case because he’s a rental, signed to a one-year, $5 million deal last offseason. And because the expanded postseason has thinned the number of sellers, he may be the best available bat, a switch hitter with an .823 OPS entering the week. Rizzo has spent the past month discussing him as a surefire trade candidate. The only drama is whether he can stay healthy for one more game — and that’s if he’s still employed by the Nationals at 7:05 p.m. Monday against Milwaukee.
On Sunday, the Cardinals began their sell-off by trading closer Jordan Hicks to the Toronto Blue Jays, then starter Jordan Montgomery and reliever Chris Stratton to the Texas Rangers, who a day earlier made a huge splash by landing Scherzer from the Mets. On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Angels acquired C.J. Cron and Randal Grichuk, both right-handed hitters, from the Colorado Rockies.
Maybe the Hicks trade will make another club more aggressive with its offers for Finnegan. Maybe a team that wanted Cron or Grichuk makes a stronger push for Thomas and/or Candelario. Maybe a dearth of bats stirs a market for Joey Meneses, who has just seven homers but could be a platoon option for a team wanting to hit lefties better.
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GUANGZHOU, China, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yatsen Holding Limited ("Yatsen" or the "Company") (NYSE: YSG), a leading China-based beauty group, today announced that it has published its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") report, outlining the Company's progress and performance in key ESG areas.
The report provides a comprehensive review of Yatsen's ESG initiatives and developments, including corporate governance, research and development, employee rights protection, human capital development, environmental sustainability and social responsibility, among others.
To view the report in full, please visit the ESG section on the Yatsen Investor Relations website. Alternatively, please click here for the English version and here for the Chinese version of the 2022 report.
About Yatsen Holding Limited
Yatsen Holding Limited (NYSE: YSG) is a leading China-based beauty group with the mission of creating an exciting new journey of beauty discovery for consumers around the world. Founded in 2016, the Company has launched and acquired numerous color cosmetics and skincare brands, including Perfect Diary, Little Ondine, Abby's Choice, Galénic, DR.WU (its mainland China business), Eve Lom, Pink Bear and EANTiM. The Company's flagship brand, Perfect Diary, is one of the leading color cosmetics brands in China in terms of retail sales value. The Company primarily reaches and engages with customers directly, both online and offline, with an expansive presence across all major e-commerce, social and content platforms in China.
For more information, please visit http://ir.yatsenglobal.com/.
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When Erica Cole lost her leg in a car accident in 2018, she had to relearn how to live her life. Everything was hard. But one of the hardest things, she discovered, was simply getting dressed.
Initially, she struggled getting dressed because of the size of her prosthetic leg. Nothing fit. She had to wear sweatpants three sizes too large. That’s when Cole turned to her trusty sewing machine.
Soon, she began altering her clothing to fit properly and thought other amputees would want the same.
Erica Cole is the founder of No Limbits, a clothing brand that designs accessible clothing for people with disabilities.
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Cole is the founder of No Limbits , an adaptive clothing brand with the mission of increasing comfort, confidence and independence for people who struggle with clothing due to disability.
No Limbits currently offers pants for people who use wheelchairs, leggings for those with limited dexterity and sensory-friendly tank tops.
July was Disability Pride Month, and Cole has noticed more buzz around the topic than last year, with more attention to the adaptive apparel space. No Limbits is currently highlighted on Walmart.com .
“What we’ve been working towards this whole time is adaptive being a category within traditional fashion,” Cole said. “In the same way that maternity is a category, we think adaptive should have the same treatment.”
No Limbits recently launched its sensory-friendly collection and has more products on the way. The company has been working on adaptive jackets for a long time — a really technical garment to design, Cole said. That is expected to be rolled out next.
Here’s how some of the clothing works:
Wheelchair pants from No Limbits are designed to have a high rise in the back, a low rise in the front, and zippers to help people get dressed while lying down.
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The No Limbits leggings have loops around the waistline. For someone who has limited dexterity in their hands, the loops allows them to dress without the grip strength needed to traditionally pull up leggings. The No Limbits leggings, which retail for $70, also feature pockets on the side with a magnetic closure and a more accessible reach.
The No Limbits sensory-friendly tank top , $32, may serve as a bra substitute, an undershirt or simply by itself. It is seamless and has heat-transfer labels, meaning that nothing will irritate someone with sensory processing disorders. It also has compressive panels on the sides that hug the trunk area, which can be soothing and regulating.
The No Limbits wheelchair pants were the most technically challenging piece to design. They cost $75 and are high-waisted in the back and low-waisted in the front. They feature zippered pockets on the thighs that are more accessible when sitting down. There are side zippers down the bottom of the pants, so it’s easier to get them on and off. Additionally, on the inside, the person can change their own catheter without getting off the chair by folding down the front panel and having catheter loops on the inside.
No Limbits’ sensory-friendly compression tank is designed to be seamless, tag-less and moisture wicking. It can be worn on its own or underneath clothing. Erica Cole designed it after realizing bras were difficult for people who have a variety of types of disabilities.
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The sizing and grading was a new challenge, Cole said. People in wheelchairs see their bodies change over time; people have muscle atrophy that usually leads to the legs being skinnier, but that’s not necessarily true for the waist and hips. About halfway up the thigh area is reinforced with ripstop material where prosthetics and braces usually wear through the fabric.
“These are where it all started,” Cole said of the No Limbits collections.
In addition to Cole, No Limbits currently employs five people: a COO, a director of product, a partnerships manager, a retail manager and a marketing manager.
The partnerships manager is also an occupational therapist and a bilateral amputee. She works with focus groups and clinics. No Limbits interviewed many wheelchair users, for example, to really understand what traditional clothing lacks.
The No Limbits process of getting a product to market starts with interviews and focus groups that usually include 15 to 20 people each round. Then the team moves on to the sewing machine to create a prototype of the product that will solve the challenges posed in the interviews.
Erica Cole designed leggings for people with low dexterity. One of their features is magnetic pocket closures.
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The product then moves on to an iterative rapid prototyping phase where the people test the product. Once approved, a tech pack is created and sent to different manufacturers that specialize in different areas.
“We’ve gotten a lot of messages that are like, ‘I haven’t been able to wear pants in 20 years, and these are the first pants I’ve been able to wear,’” Cole said. “It’s been just an overwhelmingly positive response.”
Cole founded the business in Iowa in 2019, but officially began working on it in the summer of 2020. Cole moved to Washington, D.C., for a six-month incubator — a collaborative program for startups. She then did one year in St. Louis.
Cole moved to Richmond in 2022 for Lighthouse Labs , a local startup accelerator. She now works at Startup Virginia , a nonprofit that offers a space for startups.
Richmond entrepreneur Erica Cole will be featured in an episode of Shark Tank Friday, April 1.
No Limbits appeared on “Shark Tank,” a business reality show featuring investors and founders. Cole launched a Kickstarter in 2021 that garnered the attention of one of the show’s producers.
The episode aired in the beginning of 2022 with Mark Cuban and Emma Grede investing $100,000 in No Limbits for 10% of the company. Cole goes back and forth with Cuban and Grede through email about once a month, for their mentorship.
Since then, No Limbits has received $1.4 million in seed round funding. Last year, No Limbits walked the runway during New York Fashion Week.
A stack of clothing from No Limbits, an accessible clothing brand for people with disabilities, sits on a windowsill.
MARGO WAGNER, TIMES-DISPATCH
Cole, sporting a “disability isn’t a bad word” T-shirt, said her relationship with her disability has changed over time, and it continues to evolve. There is the concept of an “ampuversary” in the amputee community: the anniversary of the day they lost their limb.
“It’s celebrating the survival and overcoming of a challenge, and Disability Pride Month is the time for that kind of energy,” said Cole, adding that it feels like the movement has come far and she’s excited to be a part of that.
Industries that laid off the most workers in May
Industries that laid off the most workers in January
World economies have been left in disarray after the COVID-19 pandemic shocked supply chains and deeply affected the global workforce. And the U.S. has been no exception.
As financial rescue efforts fade into the background, the U.S. economy is facing dual crises of stubbornly persistent inflation and uncertainty about a looming downturn stemming from central banks' own prescription for combatting inflation—higher interest rates.
Companies spent 2022 pulling back on spending and new hires, moving forward cautiously. Nationwide, about 1.7 million people were laid off or fired in January 2023. That's up about 16% from December 2022 and about 20% from January 2022.
Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to rank 19 major industries by the number of layoffs they had in January 2023. The analysis uses seasonally adjusted data. Numbers for the month are preliminary and may be updated.
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#18. Mining and logging (tie)
- January 2023 layoffs: 5,000
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from January 2022: -2,000
- January 2023 layoff rate: 0.8% (Rank: #11)
--- Change from prior month: +0.1 percentage points
--- Change from January 2022: -0.4 percentage points
The mining and logging industry includes oil and gas workers as well as workers who cut timber and produce wood for residential construction. The logging industry has faced an unseasonably warm winter in some parts of the U.S. as well as rising costs, which business leaders have cited as the reason for workforce cuts.
The salaries of oil and gas industry CEOs have climbed while they continue to cut their workforce, claiming to Congress at one point last year that record retail gas prices were a result of a labor shortage. The largest companies by market capitalization in the sector have enjoyed record profits in recent years and paid shareholders handsomely.
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#18. Federal government (tie)
- January 2023 layoffs: 5,000
--- Change from prior month: -5,000
--- Change from January 2022: -2,000
- January 2023 layoff rate: 0.2% (Rank: #19)
--- Change from prior month: -0.1 percentage points
--- Change from January 2022: No change
The federal government represents around 6% of all jobs in the country including the military, the departments of labor, education, and justice, and other federal agencies—as well as the U.S. Postal Service. The size of the federal government's payroll has "significantly" decreased over the last 50 years , according to the nonpartisan Brookings Institution.
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#17. Finance and insurance
- January 2023 layoffs: 22,000
--- Change from prior month: +3,000
--- Change from January 2022: +1,000
- January 2023 layoff rate: 0.3% (Rank: #18)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from January 2022: No change
Finance and insurance companies enjoyed an employment boom in recent years, spurred by the onset of the pandemic. Americans cooped up in their apartments and houses leapt at the chance to secure larger homes for themselves at historically low interest rates. In today's higher interest rate environment, these firms may find themselves poorly equipped to keep all of their workers on payroll. On the other hand, Americans have continued to borrow at surprising rates as inflation eats into their bottom lines.
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#16. Educational services
- January 2023 layoffs: 28,000
--- Change from prior month: -1,000
--- Change from January 2022: +4,000
- January 2023 layoff rate: 0.7% (Rank: #12)
--- Change from prior month: -0.1 percentage points
--- Change from January 2022: +0.1 percentage points
The nation's educational services industry comprises elementary and secondary school teachers as well college professors and nontraditional educators like online tutors. Colleges have struggled with a decline in overall enrollment since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and some in the industry fear some institutions may downsize .
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#15. Real estate and rental and leasing
- January 2023 layoffs: 31,000
--- Change from prior month: +13,000
--- Change from January 2022: +19,000
- January 2023 layoff rate: 1.3% (Rank: #6)
--- Change from prior month: +0.5 percentage points
--- Change from January 2022: +0.8 percentage points
The real estate industry was among the first to feel the effects of rising interest rates as the Federal Reserve began its attempts to control inflation in 2022. Thousands of real estate agents and brokers have lost their jobs since rates began increasing and inventory has remained squeezed.
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#14. Other services
- January 2023 layoffs: 41,000
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from January 2022: -18,000
- January 2023 layoff rate: 0.7% (Rank: #12)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from January 2022: -0.4 percentage points
The so-called "other services" category of American industry includes service-oriented jobs that don't fit neatly into any other category. It includes jobs like equipment repair, religious work, and end-of-life care, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics .
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#13. State and local government education
- January 2023 layoffs: 45,000
--- Change from prior month: +8,000
--- Change from January 2022: +13,000
- January 2023 layoff rate: 0.4% (Rank: #17)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from January 2022: +0.1 percentage points
Public school teachers are represented in the state and local government education sector, a field that has struggled to attract and retain teachers over the last decade as public school funding has dried up. Record inflation has made teaching wages close to unlivable in some places as conservative elected officials have slashed public education funding. Public schools may be forced to cut teachers in the event that costs rise to unmanageable levels.
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#11. State and local government, excluding education (tie)
- January 2023 layoffs: 47,000
--- Change from prior month: -3,000
--- Change from January 2022: +12,000
- January 2023 layoff rate: 0.5% (Rank: #15)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from January 2022: +0.1 percentage points
State and local governments feared that the U.S. could face a shortfall of tax revenue when the COVID-19 pandemic began. Record federal rescue funds kept Americans spending, however, and put ample money back into some state tax coffers. Other states are just now feeling tax revenues bounce back, leading to proposals to pass the savings on to voters in the form of tax cuts in some places.
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#11. Information (tie)
- January 2023 layoffs: 47,000
--- Change from prior month: +1,000
--- Change from January 2022: -14,000
- January 2023 layoff rate: 1.5% (Rank: #5)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from January 2022: -0.5 percentage points
The information industry includes those working in media, which took a haircut in 2022 as corporate media outlets cut their head counts, citing uncertainty about the future of the economy. Interest in media, and with it ad dollars, spiked during the Trump administration as Americans tuned into cable news and visited news websites to keep up with two impeachments and near-weekly scandals.
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#10. Nondurable goods manufacturing
- January 2023 layoffs: 55,000
--- Change from prior month: +11,000
--- Change from January 2022: +7,000
- January 2023 layoff rate: 1.1% (Rank: #7)
--- Change from prior month: +0.2 percentage points
--- Change from January 2022: +0.1 percentage points
The phrase "nondurable goods" is a fancy way of saying any item you can purchase that will go bad if left on a shelf for too long, or will only provide the consumer with a single use before it's gone. These items include food and cleaning products or even cigarettes. Americans working in nondurable goods manufacturing might work for a food processor like Frito-Lay or a makeup brand.
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#9. Durable goods manufacturing
- January 2023 layoffs: 57,000
--- Change from prior month: +3,000
--- Change from January 2022: -13,000
- January 2023 layoff rate: 0.7% (Rank: #12)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from January 2022: -0.2 percentage points
Durable goods include any item you purchase that gets reused over time and does not expire. These can be plastic storage bins, children's toys, and even technology like smartphones. Manufacturing of durable goods saw a boom in the first two years of the pandemic as consumers spent their incomes on the only things they could safely enjoy from their homes. Some of those manufacturers have had to scale back head counts as consumer demand has dropped off in the goods-producing sector and moved into services.
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#8. Arts, entertainment, and recreation
- January 2023 layoffs: 59,000
--- Change from prior month: +7,000
--- Change from January 2022: -29,000
- January 2023 layoff rate: 2.5% (Rank: #1)
--- Change from prior month: +0.3 percentage points
--- Change from January 2022: -1.5 percentage points
The arts and entertainment sector was among the hardest hit in the steep COVID-19 recession of 2020. Public health recommendations meant consumers were extremely wary of businesses like theme parks and airlines, which scaled back or closed operations for a time. The drop-off in demand was particularly difficult for movie theaters as Americans leaned into digital streaming services at home.
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#7. Wholesale trade
- January 2023 layoffs: 62,000
--- Change from prior month: +3,000
--- Change from January 2022: +25,000
- January 2023 layoff rate: 1.0% (Rank: #8)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from January 2022: +0.4 percentage points
Wholesale trade companies are intermediaries that don't necessarily advertise their business to consumers. They operate in the background, buying inventory from manufacturers and reselling it to retailers. An American working in wholesale may be employed by Costco or a medical wholesaler like McKesson.
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#6. Health care and social assistance
- January 2023 layoffs: 112,000
--- Change from prior month: -8,000
--- Change from January 2022: -22,000
- January 2023 layoff rate: 0.5% (Rank: #15)
--- Change from prior month: -0.1 percentage points
--- Change from January 2022: -0.2 percentage points
The health care and social assistance sector is experiencing rising demand for its services as Americans continue to get older and live longer on average. The pandemic exhausted health care workers and accelerated the shift from in-hospital care to home care for elderly patients. While medical care costs have risen with inflation, the health care industry is also at a crisis point trying to attract enough new nurses to care for Americans.
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#5. Transportation, warehousing, and utilities
- January 2023 layoffs: 123,000
--- Change from prior month: +16,000
--- Change from January 2022: +52,000
- January 2023 layoff rate: 1.7% (Rank: #4)
--- Change from prior month: +0.2 percentage points
--- Change from January 2022: +0.7 percentage points
The transportation warehousing and utilities industry encompasses the massive supply chain in the U.S., which experienced unending hiccups and shocks throughout the last several years. Freight shipping companies have laid off staff over the last year, citing difficult economic conditions that have tamped down demand.
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#4. Retail trade
- January 2023 layoffs: 137,000
--- Change from prior month: -1,000
--- Change from January 2022: -1,000
- January 2023 layoff rate: 0.9% (Rank: #10)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from January 2022: No change
Retail trade is one of the largest employers in the country and includes employees at companies like Target and Kroger brand grocery stores. Workers in these industries have faced some of the most difficult working conditions as they served customers through the dangers of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, companies like Walmart and Nordstrom have announced cuts to their workforces.
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#3. Accommodation and food services
- January 2023 layoffs: 139,000
--- Change from prior month: -2,000
--- Change from January 2022: +20,000
- January 2023 layoff rate: 1.0% (Rank: #8)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from January 2022: +0.1 percentage points
The accommodation and food services industry comprises hotels, motels, full-service restaurants, and fast food chains that employ tens of millions of Americans. These leisure services struggled in the first two years of the pandemic as Americans pulled back on activities that they felt could expose them to COVID-19.
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#2. Construction
- January 2023 layoffs: 172,000
--- Change from prior month: +6,000
--- Change from January 2022: +32,000
- January 2023 layoff rate: 2.2% (Rank: #3)
--- Change from prior month: +0.1 percentage points
--- Change from January 2022: +0.4 percentage points
The construction industry suffered a crippling pause at the start of the pandemic that resulted in a shock to home inventory. But as the pandemic progressed, so too did new home, multifamily, and commercial construction. With vaccines now widely available, pressure will come from higher interest rates driving down demand for new homes.
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#1. Professional and business services
- January 2023 layoffs: 528,000
--- Change from prior month: +190,000
--- Change from January 2022: +207,000
- January 2023 layoff rate: 2.3% (Rank: #2)
--- Change from prior month: +0.8 percentage points
--- Change from January 2022: +0.9 percentage points
The professional and business services industry comprises attorneys, marketing, accountants, and other professionals who support businesses in mostly white-collar positions. Many of these positions have been safe over the past three years as demand from consumers remained hot and companies seemingly couldn't find enough workers to fill jobs. But interest-rate hikes and bank failures may spell trouble.
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#19. Federal government
- March 2023 layoffs: 6,000
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from March 2022: No change
- March 2023 layoff rate: 0.2% (Rank: #19)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from March 2022: No change
The federal government represents around 6% of all jobs in the country, including the military, the departments of Labor, Education, and Justice, and other federal agencies—as well as the Postal Service. The size of the federal government's payroll has "significantly" decreased over the last 50 years , according to the nonpartisan Brookings Institution.
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#18. Mining and logging
- March 2023 layoffs: 9,000
--- Change from prior month: +2,000
--- Change from March 2022: +5,000
- March 2023 layoff rate: 1.4% (Rank: #4)
--- Change from prior month: +0.3 percentage points
--- Change from March 2022: +0.8 percentage points
The mining and logging industry includes oil and gas workers and those who cut timber and produce wood for residential construction. The logging industry is emerging from an unseasonably warm winter in some parts of the U.S. in addition to rising costs, which business leaders have cited as the reason for workforce cuts.
The salaries of oil and gas industry CEOs have climbed while they continue to cut their workforce, claiming to Congress at one point in 2022 that record retail gas prices were a result of a labor shortage. The largest companies by market capitalization in the sector have enjoyed record profits in recent years and paid shareholders handsomely.
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#17. Real estate and rental and leasing
- March 2023 layoffs: 19,000
--- Change from prior month: +1,000
--- Change from March 2022: No change
- March 2023 layoff rate: 0.8% (Rank: #11)
--- Change from prior month: +0.1 percentage points
--- Change from March 2022: No change
The real estate industry was among the first to feel the effects of rising interest rates as the Federal Reserve began its attempts to control inflation in 2022. Thousands of real estate agents and brokers have lost their jobs since rates began increasing—and inventory has remained squeezed.
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#16. Educational services
- March 2023 layoffs: 28,000
--- Change from prior month: -4,000
--- Change from March 2022: +6,000
- March 2023 layoff rate: 0.7% (Rank: #14)
--- Change from prior month: -0.1 percentage points
--- Change from March 2022: +0.1 percentage points
The nation's educational services industry comprises elementary and secondary school teachers, college professors, and nontraditional educators like online tutors. Colleges have struggled with a decline in overall enrollment since the onset of the pandemic, and some in the industry fear institutions may downsize .
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#15. Finance and insurance
- March 2023 layoffs: 31,000
--- Change from prior month: +11,000
--- Change from March 2022: +9,000
- March 2023 layoff rate: 0.5% (Rank: #16)
--- Change from prior month: +0.2 percentage points
--- Change from March 2022: +0.2 percentage points
Finance and insurance companies enjoyed an employment boom in recent years, spurred by the onset of the pandemic. Americans cooped up in their apartments and houses leaped at the chance to secure larger homes for themselves at historically low interest rates. In today's higher interest rate environment, these firms may be poorly equipped to keep all their workers on the payroll. On the other hand, Americans have continued to borrow at surprising rates as inflation eats into their bottom lines.
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#14. State and local government education
- March 2023 layoffs: 33,000
--- Change from prior month: -3,000
--- Change from March 2022: -6,000
- March 2023 layoff rate: 0.3% (Rank: #18)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from March 2022: -0.1 percentage points
Public school teachers are represented in the state and local government education sector, which has struggled to attract and retain teachers over the last decade as public school funding has dried up. Record inflation has made teaching wages nearly unlivable in some places as conservative elected officials have slashed funding. Public schools may be forced to cut teachers if costs increase.
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#13. State and local government, excluding education
- March 2023 layoffs: 34,000
--- Change from prior month: -6,000
--- Change from March 2022: -3,000
- March 2023 layoff rate: 0.4% (Rank: #17)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from March 2022: No change
State and local governments feared that the U.S. could face a shortfall of tax revenue when the pandemic began. However, record federal rescue funds kept Americans spending and put ample money back into some state tax coffers. Other states are just now feeling tax revenues bounce back, leading to proposals to pass the savings on to voters via tax cuts in some places.
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#12. Information
- March 2023 layoffs: 38,000
--- Change from prior month: -11,000
--- Change from March 2022: +19,000
- March 2023 layoff rate: 1.2% (Rank: #6)
--- Change from prior month: -0.4 percentage points
--- Change from March 2022: +0.6 percentage points
The information industry includes those working in media, which took a haircut in 2022 as corporate media outlets slashed their head counts, citing uncertainty about the economy's future. Interest in media—and with it, ad dollars—has not returned to the levels seen during the Trump administration as Americans tuned into cable news and visited news websites to keep up with two impeachments and near-weekly scandals.
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#11. Wholesale trade
- March 2023 layoffs: 47,000
--- Change from prior month: -7,000
--- Change from March 2022: +12,000
- March 2023 layoff rate: 0.8% (Rank: #11)
--- Change from prior month: -0.1 percentage points
--- Change from March 2022: +0.2 percentage points
Wholesale trade companies are intermediaries that don't necessarily advertise their business to consumers. They operate in the background, buying inventory from manufacturers and reselling it to retailers. An American working in wholesale may be employed by Costco or a medical wholesaler like McKesson.
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#10. Nondurable goods manufacturing
- March 2023 layoffs: 56,000
--- Change from prior month: -5,000
--- Change from March 2022: +5,000
- March 2023 layoff rate: 1.1% (Rank: #8)
--- Change from prior month: -0.1 percentage points
--- Change from March 2022: No change
The phrase "nondurable goods" is a fancy way of describing any item you can purchase that will go bad if left on a shelf for too long or will only provide the consumer with a single use before it's gone. These items include some foods, cleaning products, and even cigarettes. Americans working in nondurable goods manufacturing might work for a food processor like Frito-Lay or a makeup brand.
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#9. Other services
- March 2023 layoffs: 64,000
--- Change from prior month: +12,000
--- Change from March 2022: +10,000
- March 2023 layoff rate: 1.1% (Rank: #8)
--- Change from prior month: +0.2 percentage points
--- Change from March 2022: +0.2 percentage points
The so-called "other services" category of American industry includes service-oriented jobs that don't fit neatly into any other category. It includes jobs like equipment repair, religious work, and end-of-life care, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics .
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#8. Durable goods manufacturing
- March 2023 layoffs: 65,000
--- Change from prior month: +12,000
--- Change from March 2022: +15,000
- March 2023 layoff rate: 0.8% (Rank: #11)
--- Change from prior month: +0.2 percentage points
--- Change from March 2022: +0.2 percentage points
Durable goods include any item you purchase that gets reused over time and does not expire. These can be plastic storage bins, children's toys, and even technology like smartphones. Manufacturing of durable goods saw a boom in the first two years of the pandemic as consumers spent their incomes on the only things they could safely enjoy from their homes. Some manufacturers have since scaled back head counts as consumer demand has dropped off in the goods-producing sector and moved into services.
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#7. Arts, entertainment, and recreation
- March 2023 layoffs: 83,000
--- Change from prior month: +11,000
--- Change from March 2022: +20,000
- March 2023 layoff rate: 3.4% (Rank: #2)
--- Change from prior month: +0.4 percentage points
--- Change from March 2022: +0.6 percentage points
The arts and entertainment sector was among the hardest hit in the steep COVID-19 recession of 2020. Public health recommendations meant consumers were extremely wary of businesses like theme parks and airlines, which scaled back or closed operations for a time. Some have found recovery slow.
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#6. Transportation, warehousing, and utilities
- March 2023 layoffs: 105,000
--- Change from prior month: -11,000
--- Change from March 2022: +33,000
- March 2023 layoff rate: 1.4% (Rank: #4)
--- Change from prior month: -0.2 percentage points
--- Change from March 2022: +0.4 percentage points
The transportation warehousing and utilities industry encompasses the massive supply chain in the U.S., which experienced unending hiccups and shocks throughout the last several years. Freight shipping companies have laid off staff over the last year, citing difficult economic conditions that have slowed demand.
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#5. Retail trade
- March 2023 layoffs: 135,000
--- Change from prior month: -21,000
--- Change from March 2022: -10,000
- March 2023 layoff rate: 0.9% (Rank: #10)
--- Change from prior month: -0.1 percentage points
--- Change from March 2022: No change
Retail trade is one of the largest employers in the country and includes employees at companies like Target and Kroger brand grocery stores. Workers in these industries have faced some of the most difficult working conditions as they served customers through the dangers of the pandemic. In 2023, companies like Walmart and Nordstrom announced cuts to their workforces.
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#4. Health care and social assistance
- March 2023 layoffs: 154,000
--- Change from prior month: +42,000
--- Change from March 2022: +39,000
- March 2023 layoff rate: 0.7% (Rank: #14)
--- Change from prior month: +0.2 percentage points
--- Change from March 2022: +0.1 percentage points
The health care and social assistance sector is experiencing rising demand for its services as Americans continue to get older and live longer on average. The pandemic exhausted health care workers and accelerated the shift from in-hospital care to home care for elderly patients. While medical care costs have risen with inflation, the health care industry is also at a crisis point trying to attract enough new nurses to care for Americans.
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#3. Accommodation and food services
- March 2023 layoffs: 173,000
--- Change from prior month: +63,000
--- Change from March 2022: +40,000
- March 2023 layoff rate: 1.2% (Rank: #6)
--- Change from prior month: +0.4 percentage points
--- Change from March 2022: +0.2 percentage points
The accommodation and food services industry comprises hotels, motels, full-service restaurants, and fast-food chains that employ tens of millions of Americans. These leisure services struggled in the first two years of the pandemic as Americans pulled back on activities they felt could expose them to COVID-19 and are adjusting to new economic realities.
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#2. Construction
- March 2023 layoffs: 294,000
--- Change from prior month: +112,000
--- Change from March 2022: +172,000
- March 2023 layoff rate: 3.7% (Rank: #1)
--- Change from prior month: +1.4 percentage points
--- Change from March 2022: +2.1 percentage points
The construction industry suffered a crippling pause at the start of the pandemic that resulted in a shock to home inventory. But as the pandemic progressed, so did new home, multifamily, and commercial construction. Now pressure is coming from higher interest rates driving down demand for new homes.
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#1. Professional and business services
- March 2023 layoffs: 431,000
--- Change from prior month: +49,000
--- Change from March 2022: +42,000
- March 2023 layoff rate: 1.9% (Rank: #3)
--- Change from prior month: +0.2 percentage points
--- Change from March 2022: +0.2 percentage points
The professional and business services industry comprises attorneys, accountants, and other professionals who support businesses in mostly white-collar positions. Many of these positions have been safe over the past three years as demand from consumers remained hot and companies seemingly couldn't find enough workers to fill jobs. But interest rate hikes and bank failures may spell trouble.
Data reporting by Paxtyn Merten. Story editing by Jeff Inglis. Copy editing by Paris Close.
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#18. Federal government (tie)
- April 2023 layoffs: 6,000
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from April 2022: -1,000
- April 2023 layoff rate: 0.2% (Rank: #19)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from April 2022: No change
The federal government represents around 6% of all jobs in the country including the military, the departments of labor, education, and justice, and other federal agencies—as well as the U.S. Postal Service. The size of the federal government's payroll has "significantly" decreased over the last 50 years , according to the nonpartisan Brookings Institution.
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#18. Mining and logging (tie)
- April 2023 layoffs: 6,000
--- Change from prior month: -1,000
--- Change from April 2022: +3,000
- April 2023 layoff rate: 1.0% (Rank: #6)
--- Change from prior month: -0.1 percentage points
--- Change from April 2022: +0.5 percentage points
The mining and logging industry includes oil and gas workers as well as workers who cut timber and produce wood for residential construction. The logging industry faced an unseasonably warm winter in some parts of the U.S. as well as rising costs, which business leaders have cited as the reason for workforce cuts.
The salaries of oil and gas industry CEOs have climbed while they continue to cut their workforce, claiming to Congress at one point last year that record retail gas prices were a result of a labor shortage. The largest companies by market capitalization in the sector have enjoyed record profits in recent years and paid shareholders handsomely.
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#16. Real estate and rental and leasing (tie)
- April 2023 layoffs: 16,000
--- Change from prior month: -5,000
--- Change from April 2022: -1,000
- April 2023 layoff rate: 0.7% (Rank: #12)
--- Change from prior month: -0.2 percentage points
--- Change from April 2022: No change
The real estate industry was among the first to feel the effects of rising interest rates as the Federal Reserve began its attempts to control inflation in 2022. Thousands of real estate agents and brokers have lost their jobs since rates began increasing and inventory has remained squeezed.
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#16. Information (tie)
- April 2023 layoffs: 16,000
--- Change from prior month: -33,000
--- Change from April 2022: -12,000
- April 2023 layoff rate: 0.5% (Rank: #14)
--- Change from prior month: -1.1 percentage points
--- Change from April 2022: -0.4 percentage points
The information industry includes those working in media, which took a haircut in 2022 as corporate media outlets cut their head counts, citing uncertainty about the future of the economy. Interest in media, and with it ad dollars, spiked during the Trump administration as Americans tuned into cable news and visited news websites to keep up with two impeachments and near-weekly scandals.
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#15. Educational services
- April 2023 layoffs: 21,000
--- Change from prior month: -11,000
--- Change from April 2022: +5,000
- April 2023 layoff rate: 0.5% (Rank: #14)
--- Change from prior month: -0.3 percentage points
--- Change from April 2022: +0.1 percentage points
The nation's educational services industry comprises elementary and secondary school teachers as well college professors and nontraditional educators like online tutors. Colleges have struggled with a decline in overall enrollment since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and some in the industry fear some institutions may downsize .
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#14. Finance and insurance
- April 2023 layoffs: 31,000
--- Change from prior month: -1,000
--- Change from April 2022: +13,000
- April 2023 layoff rate: 0.5% (Rank: #14)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from April 2022: +0.2 percentage points
Finance and insurance companies enjoyed an employment boom in recent years, spurred by the onset of the pandemic. Americans cooped up in their apartments and houses leapt at the chance to secure larger homes for themselves at historically low interest rates. In today's higher interest rate environment, these firms may find themselves poorly equipped to keep all of their workers on payroll. On the other hand, Americans have continued to borrow at surprising rates as inflation eats into their bottom lines.
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#13. State and local government, excluding education
- April 2023 layoffs: 40,000
--- Change from prior month: +2,000
--- Change from April 2022: +4,000
- April 2023 layoff rate: 0.4% (Rank: #17)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from April 2022: No change
State and local governments feared that the U.S. could face a shortfall of tax revenue when the COVID-19 pandemic began. Record federal rescue funds kept Americans spending, however, and put ample money back into some state tax coffers. Other states are just now feeling tax revenues bounce back, leading to proposals to pass the savings on to voters in the form of tax cuts in some places.
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#12. State and local government education
- April 2023 layoffs: 41,000
--- Change from prior month: +3,000
--- Change from April 2022: +10,000
- April 2023 layoff rate: 0.4% (Rank: #17)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from April 2022: +0.1 percentage points
Public school teachers are represented in the state and local government education sector, a field that has struggled to attract and retain teachers over the last decade as public school funding has dried up. Record inflation has made teaching wages close to unlivable in some places as conservative elected officials have slashed public education funding. Public schools may be forced to cut teachers in the event that costs rise to unmanageable levels.
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#11. Wholesale trade
- April 2023 layoffs: 49,000
--- Change from prior month: -1,000
--- Change from April 2022: +6,000
- April 2023 layoff rate: 0.8% (Rank: #10)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from April 2022: +0.1 percentage points
Wholesale trade companies are intermediaries that don't necessarily advertise their business to consumers. They operate in the background, buying inventory from manufacturers and reselling it to retailers. An American working in wholesale may be employed by Costco or a medical wholesaler like McKesson.
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#10. Other services
- April 2023 layoffs: 55,000
--- Change from prior month: -4,000
--- Change from April 2022: -4,000
- April 2023 layoff rate: 0.9% (Rank: #8)
--- Change from prior month: -0.1 percentage points
--- Change from April 2022: -0.1 percentage points
The so-called "other services" category of American industry includes service-oriented jobs that don't fit neatly into any other category. It includes jobs like equipment repair, religious work, and end-of-life care, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics .
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#9. Nondurable goods manufacturing
- April 2023 layoffs: 56,000
--- Change from prior month: +4,000
--- Change from April 2022: +4,000
- April 2023 layoff rate: 1.2% (Rank: #5)
--- Change from prior month: +0.1 percentage points
--- Change from April 2022: +0.1 percentage points
The phrase "nondurable goods" is a fancy way of saying any item you can purchase that will go bad if left on a shelf for too long, or will only provide the consumer with a single use before it's gone. These items include food and cleaning products or even cigarettes. Americans working in nondurable goods manufacturing might work for a food processor like Frito-Lay or a makeup brand.
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#7. Durable goods manufacturing (tie)
- April 2023 layoffs: 64,000
--- Change from prior month: -2,000
--- Change from April 2022: +3,000
- April 2023 layoff rate: 0.8% (Rank: #10)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from April 2022: No change
Durable goods include any item you purchase that gets reused over time and does not expire. These can be plastic storage bins, children's toys, and even technology like smartphones. Manufacturing of durable goods saw a boom in the first two years of the pandemic as consumers spent their incomes on the only things they could safely enjoy from their homes. Some of those manufacturers have had to scale back head counts as consumer demand has dropped off in the goods-producing sector and moved into services.
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#7. Arts, entertainment, and recreation (tie)
- April 2023 layoffs: 64,000
--- Change from prior month: -30,000
--- Change from April 2022: -11,000
- April 2023 layoff rate: 2.6% (Rank: #1)
--- Change from prior month: -1.3 percentage points
--- Change from April 2022: -0.7 percentage points
The arts and entertainment sector was among the hardest hit in the steep COVID-19 recession of 2020. Public health recommendations meant consumers were extremely wary of businesses like theme parks and airlines, which scaled back or closed operations for a time. The drop-off in demand was particularly difficult for movie theaters as Americans leaned into digital streaming services at home.
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#6. Transportation, warehousing, and utilities
- April 2023 layoffs: 105,000
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from April 2022: +25,000
- April 2023 layoff rate: 1.4% (Rank: #4)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from April 2022: +0.3 percentage points
The transportation, warehousing, and utilities industry encompasses the massive supply chain in the U.S., which experienced unending hiccups and shocks throughout the last several years. Freight shipping companies have laid off staff over the last year, citing difficult economic conditions that have tamped down demand.
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#5. Health care and social assistance
- April 2023 layoffs: 123,000
--- Change from prior month: -34,000
--- Change from April 2022: -5,000
- April 2023 layoff rate: 0.6% (Rank: #13)
--- Change from prior month: -0.1 percentage points
--- Change from April 2022: No change
The health care and social assistance sector is experiencing rising demand for its services as Americans continue to get older and live longer on average. The pandemic exhausted health care workers and accelerated the shift from in-hospital care to home care for elderly patients. While medical care costs have risen with inflation, the health care industry is also at a crisis point trying to attract enough new nurses to care for Americans.
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#4. Accommodation and food services
- April 2023 layoffs: 126,000
--- Change from prior month: -56,000
--- Change from April 2022: -3,000
- April 2023 layoff rate: 0.9% (Rank: #8)
--- Change from prior month: -0.4 percentage points
--- Change from April 2022: -0.1 percentage points
The accommodation and food services industry comprises hotels, motels, full-service restaurants, and fast food chains that employ tens of millions of Americans. These leisure services struggled in the first two years of the pandemic as Americans pulled back on activities that they felt could expose them to COVID-19.
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#3. Retail trade
- April 2023 layoffs: 160,000
--- Change from prior month: +26,000
--- Change from April 2022: +33,000
- April 2023 layoff rate: 1.0% (Rank: #6)
--- Change from prior month: +0.1 percentage points
--- Change from April 2022: +0.2 percentage points
Retail trade is one of the largest employers in the country and includes employees at companies like Target and Kroger brand grocery stores. Workers in these industries have faced some of the most difficult working conditions as they served customers through the dangers of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, companies like Walmart and Nordstrom have announced cuts to their workforces.
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#2. Construction
- April 2023 layoffs: 189,000
--- Change from prior month: -113,000
--- Change from April 2022: +81,000
- April 2023 layoff rate: 2.4% (Rank: #2)
--- Change from prior month: -1.4 percentage points
--- Change from April 2022: +1.0 percentage points
The construction industry suffered a crippling pause at the start of the pandemic that resulted in a shock to home inventory. But as the pandemic progressed, so too did new home, multifamily, and commercial construction. With vaccines now widely available, pressure will come from higher interest rates driving down demand for new homes.
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#1. Professional and business services
- April 2023 layoffs: 414,000
--- Change from prior month: -9,000
--- Change from April 2022: +89,000
- April 2023 layoff rate: 1.8% (Rank: #3)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from April 2022: +0.3 percentage points
The professional and business services industry comprises attorneys, marketing, accountants, and other professionals who support businesses in mostly white-collar positions. Many of these positions have been safe over the past three years as demand from consumers remained hot and companies seemingly couldn't find enough workers to fill jobs. But interest-rate hikes and bank failures may spell trouble.
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#18. Federal government (tie)
- May 2023 layoffs: 8,000
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from May 2022: -3,000
- May 2023 layoff rate: 0.3% (Rank: #19)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from May 2022: -0.1 percentage points
The federal government represents around 6% of all jobs in the country including the military, the departments of labor, education, and justice, and other federal agencies—as well as the U.S. Postal Service. The size of the federal government's payroll has "significantly" decreased over the last 50 years , according to the nonpartisan Brookings Institution.
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#18. Mining and logging (tie)
- May 2023 layoffs: 8,000
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from May 2022: +3,000
- May 2023 layoff rate: 1.2% (Rank: #6)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from May 2022: +0.3 percentage points
The mining and logging industry includes oil and gas workers as well as workers who cut timber and produce wood for residential construction. The logging industry faced an unseasonably warm winter in some parts of the U.S. as well as rising costs, which business leaders have cited as the reason for workforce cuts.
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#17. Real estate and rental and leasing
- May 2023 layoffs: 13,000
--- Change from prior month: -2,000
--- Change from May 2022: -1,000
- May 2023 layoff rate: 0.5% (Rank: #15)
--- Change from prior month: -0.1 percentage points
--- Change from May 2022: -0.1 percentage points
The real estate industry was among the first to feel the effects of rising interest rates as the Federal Reserve began its attempts to control inflation in 2022. Thousands of real estate agents and brokers have lost their jobs since rates began increasing and inventory has remained squeezed.
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#16. Educational services
- May 2023 layoffs: 20,000
--- Change from prior month: -1,000
--- Change from May 2022: -7,000
- May 2023 layoff rate: 0.5% (Rank: #15)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from May 2022: -0.2 percentage points
The nation's educational services industry comprises elementary and secondary school teachers as well college professors and nontraditional educators like online tutors. Colleges have struggled with a decline in overall enrollment since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and some in the industry fear some institutions may downsize .
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#15. Information
- May 2023 layoffs: 35,000
--- Change from prior month: +21,000
--- Change from May 2022: +5,000
- May 2023 layoff rate: 1.1% (Rank: #8)
--- Change from prior month: +0.6 percentage points
--- Change from May 2022: +0.1 percentage points
The information industry includes those working in media, which took a haircut in 2022 as corporate media outlets cut their head counts, citing uncertainty about the future of the economy. Interest in media, and with it ad dollars, spiked during the Trump administration as Americans tuned into cable news and visited news websites to keep up with two impeachments and near-weekly scandals.
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#13. Finance and insurance (tie)
- May 2023 layoffs: 38,000
--- Change from prior month: +10,000
--- Change from May 2022: -8,000
- May 2023 layoff rate: 0.6% (Rank: #12)
--- Change from prior month: +0.2 percentage points
--- Change from May 2022: -0.1 percentage points
Finance and insurance companies enjoyed an employment boom in recent years, spurred by the onset of the pandemic. Americans cooped up in their apartments and houses leapt at the chance to secure larger homes for themselves at historically low interest rates. In today's higher interest rate environment, these firms may find themselves poorly equipped to keep all of their workers on payroll. On the other hand, Americans have continued to borrow at surprising rates as inflation eats into their bottom lines.
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#13. Other services (tie)
- May 2023 layoffs: 38,000
--- Change from prior month: -15,000
--- Change from May 2022: -33,000
- May 2023 layoff rate: 0.6% (Rank: #12)
--- Change from prior month: -0.3 percentage points
--- Change from May 2022: -0.6 percentage points
The so-called "other services" category of American industry includes service-oriented jobs that don't fit neatly into any other category. It includes jobs like equipment repair, religious work, and end-of-life care, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics .
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#12. State and local government education
- May 2023 layoffs: 39,000
--- Change from prior month: +1,000
--- Change from May 2022: +6,000
- May 2023 layoff rate: 0.4% (Rank: #18)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from May 2022: +0.1 percentage points
Public school teachers are represented in the state and local government education sector, a field that has struggled to attract and retain teachers over the last decade as public school funding has dried up. Record inflation has made teaching wages close to unlivable in some places as conservative elected officials have slashed public education funding. Public schools may be forced to cut teachers in the event that costs rise to unmanageable levels.
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#11. State and local government, excluding education
- May 2023 layoffs: 47,000
--- Change from prior month: -5,000
--- Change from May 2022: +12,000
- May 2023 layoff rate: 0.5% (Rank: #15)
--- Change from prior month: -0.1 percentage points
--- Change from May 2022: +0.1 percentage points
State and local governments feared that the U.S. could face a shortfall of tax revenue when the COVID-19 pandemic began. Record federal rescue funds kept Americans spending, however, and put ample money back into some state tax coffers. Other states are just now feeling tax revenues bounce back, leading to proposals to pass the savings on to voters in the form of tax cuts in some places.
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#10. Arts, entertainment, and recreation
- May 2023 layoffs: 51,000
--- Change from prior month: -5,000
--- Change from May 2022: -19,000
- May 2023 layoff rate: 2.1% (Rank: #1)
--- Change from prior month: -0.2 percentage points
--- Change from May 2022: -1.0 percentage points
The arts and entertainment sector was among the hardest hit in the steep COVID-19 recession of 2020. Public health recommendations meant consumers were extremely wary of businesses like theme parks and airlines, which scaled back or closed operations for a time. The drop-off in demand was particularly difficult for movie theaters as Americans leaned into digital streaming services at home.
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#9. Wholesale trade
- May 2023 layoffs: 56,000
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from May 2022: -8,000
- May 2023 layoff rate: 0.9% (Rank: #11)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from May 2022: -0.2 percentage points
Wholesale trade companies are intermediaries that don't necessarily advertise their business to consumers. They operate in the background, buying inventory from manufacturers and reselling it to retailers. An American working in wholesale may be employed by Costco or a medical wholesaler like McKesson.
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#8. Nondurable goods manufacturing
- May 2023 layoffs: 61,000
--- Change from prior month: +3,000
--- Change from May 2022: +11,000
- May 2023 layoff rate: 1.2% (Rank: #6)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from May 2022: +0.2 percentage points
The phrase "nondurable goods" is a fancy way of saying any item you can purchase that will go bad if left on a shelf for too long, or will only provide the consumer with a single use before it's gone. These items include food and cleaning products or even cigarettes. Americans working in nondurable goods manufacturing might work for a food processor like Frito-Lay or a makeup brand.
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#7. Durable goods manufacturing
- May 2023 layoffs: 79,000
--- Change from prior month: +17,000
--- Change from May 2022: +30,000
- May 2023 layoff rate: 1.0% (Rank: #10)
--- Change from prior month: +0.2 percentage points
--- Change from May 2022: +0.4 percentage points
Durable goods include any item you purchase that gets reused over time and does not expire. These can be plastic storage bins, children's toys, and even technology like smartphones. Manufacturing of durable goods saw a boom in the first two years of the pandemic as consumers spent their incomes on the only things they could safely enjoy from their homes. Some of those manufacturers have had to scale back head counts as consumer demand has dropped off in the goods-producing sector and moved into services.
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#6. Transportation, warehousing, and utilities
- May 2023 layoffs: 95,000
--- Change from prior month: -10,000
--- Change from May 2022: +23,000
- May 2023 layoff rate: 1.3% (Rank: #4)
--- Change from prior month: -0.1 percentage points
--- Change from May 2022: +0.3 percentage points
The transportation, warehousing, and utilities industry encompasses the massive supply chain in the U.S., which experienced unending hiccups and shocks throughout the last several years. Freight shipping companies have laid off staff over the last year, citing difficult economic conditions that have tamped down demand.
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#5. Construction
- May 2023 layoffs: 123,000
--- Change from prior month: -71,000
--- Change from May 2022: +23,000
- May 2023 layoff rate: 1.5% (Rank: #3)
--- Change from prior month: -0.9 percentage points
--- Change from May 2022: +0.2 percentage points
The construction industry suffered a crippling pause at the start of the pandemic that resulted in a shock to home inventory. But as the pandemic progressed, so too did new home, multifamily, and commercial construction. With vaccines now widely available, pressure will come from higher interest rates driving down demand for new homes.
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#4. Health care and social assistance
- May 2023 layoffs: 128,000
--- Change from prior month: -3,000
--- Change from May 2022: -14,000
- May 2023 layoff rate: 0.6% (Rank: #12)
--- Change from prior month: No change
--- Change from May 2022: -0.1 percentage points
The health care and social assistance sector is experiencing rising demand for its services as Americans continue to get older and live longer on average. The pandemic exhausted health care workers and accelerated the shift from in-hospital care to home care for elderly patients. While medical care costs have risen with inflation, the health care industry is also at a crisis point trying to attract enough new nurses to care for Americans.
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#3. Accommodation and food services
- May 2023 layoffs: 155,000
--- Change from prior month: +24,000
--- Change from May 2022: +22,000
- May 2023 layoff rate: 1.1% (Rank: #8)
--- Change from prior month: +0.2 percentage points
--- Change from May 2022: +0.1 percentage points
The accommodation and food services industry comprises hotels, motels, full-service restaurants, and fast food chains that employ tens of millions of Americans. These leisure services struggled in the first two years of the pandemic as Americans pulled back on activities that they felt could expose them to COVID-19.
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#2. Retail trade
- May 2023 layoffs: 253,000
--- Change from prior month: +87,000
--- Change from May 2022: +119,000
- May 2023 layoff rate: 1.6% (Rank: #2)
--- Change from prior month: +0.5 percentage points
--- Change from May 2022: +0.7 percentage points
Retail trade is one of the largest employers in the country and includes employees at companies like Target and Kroger brand grocery stores. Workers in these industries have faced some of the most difficult working conditions as they served customers through the dangers of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, companies like Walmart and Nordstrom have announced cuts to their workforces.
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#1. Professional and business services
- May 2023 layoffs: 308,000
--- Change from prior month: -86,000
--- Change from May 2022: -89,000
- May 2023 layoff rate: 1.3% (Rank: #4)
--- Change from prior month: -0.4 percentage points
--- Change from May 2022: -0.5 percentage points
The professional and business services industry comprises attorneys, marketing, accountants, and other professionals who support businesses in mostly white-collar positions. Many of these positions have been safe over the past three years as demand from consumers remained hot and companies seemingly couldn't find enough workers to fill jobs. But interest-rate hikes and bank failures may spell trouble.
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Leveraging artificial intelligence, Mumbai-based IT services firm Yodaplus is catalyzing industry transformations, from nutraceuticals to retail, by streamlining business operations and boosting decision-making capabilities.
MUMBAI, India, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yodaplus, a Mumbai-based IT services firm, is at the forefront of empowering organizations worldwide with advanced technological capabilities. Today, the company sheds light on the evolving global landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its growing adoption within its service portfolio.
With its wide range of services and deep industry knowledge, Yodaplus has been a game changer – enabling organizations to focus on their core operations and achieve sustainable growth. And now, by integrating AI into services, Yodaplus helps businesses navigate the complex digital transformation landscape more efficiently, creating a competitive edge.
AI continues to transform business operations globally, powering automation, analytics, decision-making, and enhancing user experiences. This ultimately delivers safer and more effective products to meet the growing global demand.
Yodaplus is known for its expansive roster of clients - from development banks and blockchain companies to EdTech startups and HRMS providers. With such a diverse clientele, embracing AI is more necessary than a choice, and Yodaplus has promptly addressed this need.
"As we navigate the digital age, the integration of AI into our service offerings has become an undeniable necessity," commented Vishrut Srivastava, MD, Yodaplus. "AI is here to stay, poised to make our lives more efficient and free mankind from the burden of mundane tasks. At Yodaplus, we are committed to embracing AI to drive growth and innovation for our clients while we continue to explore new horizons in this transformative technological landscape."
In line with this commitment, Yodaplus has developed an AI engine transforming the global nutraceutical supply chain. Addressing the complexities of generating differentiated nutraceutical label claims necessitates a well-mapped global database and the application of AI. To solve this problem, Yodaplus developed an AI-driven smart labels function via the NutrifyGenie AI engine.
NutrifyGenie uses sophisticated algorithms that facilitate simplified and precise decision-making, authenticating label claim validation and enabling real-time regulatory compliance. This feature provides users with pre-made labels, including correct dosage values for nutraceutical products, significantly expediting product development.
Enabling companies to effortlessly commercialize their innovations in essential markets fulfills the continuously increasing demand for nutraceutical products. As the nutraceutical industry continues to grow, Yodaplus's AI engine will play a crucial role in accelerating the new product development process and helping businesses bring innovative and differentiated products to market faster than ever before.
Not just that, the company has also recently deployed advanced invoice parsing for a retail giant. This smart solution facilitates operations by accurately extracting and collating relevant information from invoices, thus automating a previously laborious task. Furthermore, Yodaplus uses sophisticated AI tools to assist an asset management client in conducting comprehensive financial records analysis, rendering them outstanding financial decision-making capabilities.
About Yodaplus
An ever-evolving, highly specialized technology solutions company, Yodaplus offers an array of services designed to address the unique needs of businesses globally, extending beyond its Mumbai base to the US, UK, UAE, and Singapore. The company's mission, steered by MD Vishrut Srivastava, is dedicated to providing top-tier IT services and aims to propel businesses toward unprecedented growth and success. With this commitment, Yodaplus becomes your duly trusted tech partner.
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Hadad’s Lake, an iconic Richmond-area man-made lake that has served as a local swimming spot since 1965, is for sale.
Dorian Hadad is the third-generation owner of Hadad’s Lake. The first female owner, Hadad took over the family business in 2017 after her father’s death. The man-made lake has now been on the market since April for $975,000 with 36 acres at 7900 Osborne Turnpike in Henrico County.
“A sale is not an easy decision, obviously,” Hadad said.
In 1965, Dorian Hadad’s father, Ronald Sr., took his Marine money after enlisting and put funds together with her grandfather to purchase the property and the man-made swimming hole.
Ronald Sr. always wanted the place to have a family atmosphere, Hadad said. They created a family-run waterpark of sorts, with amenities including the sandy-bottomed swimming lake, diving boards, playground slides, a water blob, a fishing lake, a canoe and kayaks, water and stand volleyball, a basketball court, a concession stand, picnic tables and more.
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But with those type of small-scale waterpark amenities, the small business has to pay amusement park insurance, comparable to what Kings Dominion would pay, Hadad said. Those kind of costs have made running the business impossible, she said.
The business has gotten a few offers already, but they were lower than the asking price. She said potential buyers are hoping to modernize it or turn the space into a wedding venue or summer camp.
She hopes the new owners use the property for the zoned business that it is, instead of tearing it down into a housing development, for example, she said.
“Hopefully, new partnerships are on the horizon, and maybe I’ll be able to be part of that transition,” Hadad said.
She hopes to potentially keep the business in the family and get investments from other family members, she said.
Hadad hopes to keep operating through the sale and finish up the season, although she had to limit the days open due to a lack of lifeguards.
“It’s been a pleasure serving the community since 1965, and we appreciate all the support we’ve had,” Hadad said.
In the early 2000s, Hadad’s Lake gained popularity as a local hipster hangout, serving as the site for the underground punk rock music festival Best Friends Day for many years, as well as the venue for GWAR’s annual GWAR-B-Q.
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For Kyle and Kerrigan Quinn, tickets to Richmond Raceway were a Christmas gift.
Katie Quinn got tickets for Kyle and Kerrigan, all from Pittsburgh. The group decided to make the trip to Virginia rain or shine as longtime NASCAR fans. They were excited to see what the track had to offer.
“We’ve never been to a race before,” Kyle Quinn said. “This is beautiful.”
The Quinns got the latter half of rain or shine. Though they said Sunday was a little cooler, they weren’t prepared for the heat on Saturday. Temperatures were in the high 90s at the raceway for qualifying.
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“We’re more prepared today,” Katie Quinn said. “We’ve packed lots of water.”
And for the group, they “underestimated” the size and volume that comes with the raceway.
The Cook Out 400 on Sunday brought thousands to watch the next stop on the NASCAR Cup Series tour. Chris Buescher took home the hardware for the third time in his career and clinched a playoff spot.
Beyond the race, fans showed up in Virginia’s capital from across the country. The Richmond Times-Dispatch talked with fans who came from as far away as Chicago to see the race.
Others had to travel only a few minutes. Kasey Buris and her family came to the track as Richmond locals for a fun Sunday afternoon activity. Buris said she has been a NASCAR fan for years because her dad grew up a fan, and now she’s showing her two boys what it’s like.
“I was probably 5 or 6 years old when I went to my first race,” Buris said. “It’s their first race. I can see the whole thing from where we’re sitting, so that’s cool.”
Buris’ husband serves in the military, so the family got tickets that way. Her family was prepared for the heat, which had a real-feel in the low 90s at around 6 p.m. Sunday, and she brought water for her family.
“We’re trying to stay in the shade until it’s time,” Buris said, “before we melt in the stands all day.”
For her kids, she said this experience has been great. They love all the sights and sounds.
“Just being able to hear them and see them, and they’re like, ‘I hope I get to see a wreck,” Buris said. “They’re excited.”
Peter and Amelia Ruck came to the racetrack from Chicago. Richmond is the second race they have seen in person, the first coming in their home city on July 2.
“We were at the Chicago race and had a great time,” Peter Ruck said of the first race on a street course in NASCAR history. “We decided to make it a road trip and come out to Richmond.”
Both agreed that Richmond Raceway was bigger than they thought. Between the massive grandstand and the infield filled with fan activities, the two were thrilled.
Plus, tables in the shade helped.
“The people are super friendly,” Peter Ruck said. “The facilities are easy to use and are phenomenal.”
Also coming from the west, Todd Anderson and his family made the trip from Ohio, and his whole crew are NASCAR fans.
The Andersons are into dirt track racing, and Todd himself grew up racing. His son, who came with him to Richmond, is also a huge fan.
But, as most people said, they were not huge fans of the heat. The Andersons went to Saturday’s qualifying, truck race and festivities, but he said the heat hit them hard.
“Today, we packed coolers and towels,” Anderson said. “Anything that we could think of. We were here yesterday, which was hotter than today.”
He added he has liked the differences between Saturday and Sunday. With a smaller crowd compared to race day but full access, it’s been a great two days for the crew that drove from Ohio.
“Today, everything’s gotten a lot faster,” Anderson said. “It’s great to get access to everything.”
Kerrigan Quinn’s favorite driver is Chase Elliott. Kyle Quinn’s is Kyle Larson, Katie’s is Kevin Harvick, while Peter and Amelia Ruck like Kyle Busch.
What do they have in common? Support for NASCAR and spending a hot day in Richmond at the track.
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Did you enjoy the weekend? I hope so, because more of that is on the way as we start the new week.
You can expect highs in the low 80s along with a mostly sunny sky for your Monday. High pressure will keep us calm and sunny.
Monday night stays calm under a mostly clear sky and lows reaching the low 60s.
A warming trend begins Tuesday as highs press into the mid 80s. Clouds will also increase for a partly cloudy sky.
Into Wednesday, unsettled weather returns. Slight chances of showers will squeeze their way back into the area with more highs in the mid 80s.
Thursday doesn't look too bad with highs in the upper 80s to possibly the low 90s.
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The cutting-edge platform empowers B2B SaaS start-ups to reduce churn, increase upsell, and boost NRR
WILMINGTON, Del., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZapScale, a new-age customer success platform, is making waves in the industry by offering an unrivalled one-day onboarding experience along with the ability to track 150 customer data points for a comprehensive 360-degree view of customer health. This ground-breaking feature sets ZapScale apart from its competitors.
The secret behind ZapScale's lightning-fast onboarding lies in its comprehensive toolkit. With a robust framework of 40 pre-built KPI-based health frameworks, 60 pre-designed playbooks to automate CS ops, and seamless native integrations with all popular tools, ZapScale empowers businesses to gain complete visibility over customer data. With deep customer health insights, ZapScale's customers have seen an improvement in retention and increase in upsell opportunities.
Manasij Ganguli, Founder and CEO of ZapScale, shares his personal motivation for creating this game-changing platform: "ZapScale was born out of my passion to empower B2B SaaS start-ups with an efficient and effective CS platform. Having faced numerous customer success challenges in my previous start-up, which I successfully sold in 2019, I realized the critical need for a solution that could streamline, optimize, and accelerate CS operations.
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Orange County to pay $4.5 million to settle claim social services failed to report alleged child sexual abuse
An Orange County mother of two turned to social services when she suspected something was awry with her young boys in 2011.
While at preschool, her 4-year-old son simulated sex acts a child his age shouldn’t comprehend — alarming his teacher.
The mother’s plea for help prompted a visit from a county social worker. The child said he had been inappropriately touched by a longtime family friend.
The mother’s husband, separated and living with his parents, claimed the story was a ruse to secure sole custody of the boy and his 1-year-old brother.
The social worker ultimately found the allegations lacking and closed the case. But that was far from the end of the ordeal.
The former San Diego County educator is being held at a detention facility without bail.
In a closed-session meeting last week, Orange County supervisors voted 4 to 1 to pay the mother $4.5 million to settle a lawsuit she filed against the county in August 2018.
According to court documents, the mother alleged negligence by county workers and that they failed to contact authorities to investigate the allegations, as was required.
That misstep, the mother alleged, led to years of additional sexual abuse by Alex Padilla Beltran, 56, who was eventually arrested in 2018.
“It’s been a long road for the boys who didn’t even realize at the very beginning what was going on,” said the mother’s attorney, Christopher Taylor of Pasadena-based Taylor Labor Law. “They’ve been stressed about it and this trial.”
A friend of the family for 20 years, Beltran initially admitted he had pinched the 4-year-old’s butt but characterized it as nothing more than “roughhousing,” according to court documents.
The mother, however, alleged the incident was part of a pattern in which Beltran would abuse the boys when they were left in his care while their father went out to drink, court records show.
Beltran remains in custody at the Theo Lacy Facility. He is awaiting trial on 26 counts of sexual abuse over a 17-year period dating back to 2000 including alleged lewd and lascivious acts with minors.
He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Most of the suspects were arrested on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse material, authorities said.
Taylor said the boys, one now in high school and the other in middle school, struggled with having to endure psychological testing and depositions for the case and are ready to move on.
“The mother is very happy because when this all started years ago, nobody believed her, including [child protective services] and relatives who didn’t want to admit this longtime family friend had been doing this,” Taylor said.
Orange County supervisors did not publicly comment on the settlement, which was first reported by the Orange County Register, after Tuesday’s closed session. But in a statement to The Times, Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento said he felt compelled to act even though the allegations happened well before he was elected.
“I believe that the settlement will help find closure and provide funds for future medical care to address the trauma suffered by the victims,” he said in the statement. “I’m also confident that with this settlement, and changes to the reporting standards within [the] O.C. Social Services Agency, we will not have complaints of child abuse go unanswered.”
In an interview, Supervisor Katrina Foley said, “Ultimately, we must make sure we take care of kids.”
“I voted in favor of the settlement because we were informed our county had a basic bureaucratic failure to send over a report to the Sheriff’s Department that caused there not to be an investigation by the sheriff,” Foley said.
She said she thinks the chances of such a reporting failure happening again are “a lot less,” and her main concern was the “victims were compensated and the perpetrator held to account.”
Calls to the Orange County Social Services Agency were not returned.
The only vote against the settlement came from board Chairman Don Wagner. He did not respond to a call or email requesting comment, but he told the Register he “felt that the argument that the county had done something wrong that justified paying such a large settlement was very weak.”
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Dave Roberts understands the shock and heartache players feel at trade deadline
Dave Roberts thought he was safe.
On trade deadline day 2004, as an outfielder on a surprise first-place Dodgers squad in the midst of a major midseason makeover, Roberts noted the time in his car as he drove to Petco Park during a series against the San Diego Padres.
It was 2:05 p.m.
The 2 p.m. deadline had officially passed.
“I was like, ‘Oh, we dodged it,’ ” recalled Roberts, who knew his name had been bandied about in trade rumors that week, but was desperate to stay in Los Angeles with that year’s close-knit, overachieving Dodgers team.
Only, before he arrived at the ballpark that day, Roberts’ phone rang.
He hadn’t escaped the deadline, after all.
And in one brief moment, the trajectory of his career had changed.
“I remember being so emotional,” he said, “because I didn’t want to go anywhere else.”
In hindsight, of course, it all worked out.
Roberts was traded to the Boston Red Sox. Months later, he collected one of the most memorable stolen bases in MLB history during the club’s historic playoff comeback against the New York Yankees. Almost two decades on, it remains one of his defining moments in the sport, right alongside all his managerial accomplishments with the Dodgers over the last eight years.
Lance Lynn, acquired Friday by the Dodgers, had some of the worst pitching numbers in the majors with the Chicago White Sox. He aims for an L.A. turnaround.
“It was a blessing in disguise,” Roberts said in a recent interview, reflecting on the 2004 season. “Having played in that market in Boston is something that is so special to me. I would never want to give that back.”
Yet, there was still a part of him that wished he’d never left L.A., either. That the last-second phone call from then-Dodgers general manager Paul DePodesta, informing Roberts he’d been dealt to Boston, had never come.
“I thought we were going to add [at the deadline],” he said. “We thought we were close.”
Such memories come flooding back for Roberts this time of year — an experience he has leaned on through several similar deadline shake-ups since becoming the Dodgers manager in 2016.
“I’ve lived it,” he said. “So I think it helps me when I talk to players who have questions, or guys who get traded, or guys who come here … I know it from every angle.”
This year, Roberts is reflecting back through a particular lens.
Despite an underachieving pitching staff and seemingly top-heavy lineup, the 2023 Dodgers are doing something similar to the 2004 Dodgers — outperforming expectations, sitting in first place in the National League West and, in Roberts’ view, leaning on veteran leadership and clubhouse chemistry as one of their biggest strengths.
Roberts noted one key difference: “This [year] is just a way more talented team,” he said with a laugh.
The question of whether to make extensive changes to the roster, however, is the same.
In 2004, DePodesta, who was only a few months into his tenure as Dodgers GM, decided for a full-scale transformation.
On the eve of the deadline, All-Star catcher Paul Lo Duca — who was “like our heart and soul,” Roberts said — was shipped out the door, going with reliever Guillermo Mota to the Florida Marlins in exchange for top starter Brad Penny and first baseman Hee-seop Choi.
Then, on deadline day, the Dodgers acquired All-Star center fielder Steve Finley from the Arizona Diamondbacks — a move that left Los Angeles with one too many players in the outfield.
So Roberts was dealt to Boston just before the buzzer for minor leaguer Henri Stanley.
And among DePodesta’s flurry of moves — which were praised as bold by some, foolishly overaggressive by others — Roberts’ departure was one of the most head-scratching, casting off the spark-plug outfielder for a 26-year-old prospect who would never reach the majors.
“It was really disappointing,” Roberts said. “It was just a group of guys who really enjoyed each other.”
This is where Roberts draws parallels to the 2023 team.
Between their mix of superstar leaders (Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and Clayton Kershaw among them), respected veteran voices (including offseason acquisitions Jason Heyward, J.D. Martinez and Miguel Rojas) and rookie contributors, Roberts believes these Dodgers have developed uncommon camaraderie.
Yes, they have clear holes in the rotation, bullpen and lineup — even after adding four players in a series of trades last week.
Yes, they’ve explored potential blockbuster deals for Justin Verlander and Nolan Arenado.
But, in their manager’s eyes, preserving the culture that has helped carry them thus far should be an equally important deadline objective.
“I think Andrew [Friedman, president of baseball operations] really appreciates what we have, the things you can’t necessarily quantify,” Roberts said. “There’s very few things in baseball you can count on. But if you’ve got something as stable as clubhouse chemistry, you can count on that. And that will show itself in every facet of the game.”
To illustrate his point, Roberts referenced DePodesta’s overhaul of the 2004 team, again.
Amid continuing talks with the Cardinals about Nolan Arenado, the Dodgers could potentially be interested in acquiring Justin Verlander from the Mets.
While those Dodgers still won the division, they had a worse winning percentage after the deadline than before it. Though they snapped what had been a seven-year playoff drought for the club, they were eliminated just four games into the postseason, then slipped to fourth place the following season.
“We outperformed what people expected,” Roberts said. “Talking to Paul years after, he was like, ‘Man, I wish I would have really appreciated what you guys had as far as chemistry.’ ”
Even after his heroics in Boston, Roberts feels the same.
“Obviously it worked out for the best,” Roberts said of the Red Sox, who won their first World Series since 1918. “But I was in a place where, I was bought into the Dodgers, the community. And to get that ripped from under me, it was a big blow.”
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The Sports Report: Angels acquire a couple of familiar faces to help postseason run
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From Sarah Valenzuela: Angels general manager Perry Minasian wasted little time looking for help following a major injury to the team ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
Roughly six hours after their 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, the Angels announced they had acquired outfielder Randal Grichuk, infielder C.J. Cron and cash considerations from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for minor league pitchers Mason Albright and Jake Madden.
The Angels made the move with Taylor Ward set to be out for an extended period. The left fielder sustained multiple facial fractures after he was hit with a 92-mph pitch from Toronto starter Alek Manoah on Saturday. Hunter Renfroe and Mickey Moniak were their two everyday outfielders before the trade. Their healthy fill-in options include Luis Rengifo and Andrew Velazquez.
When announcing the trade for Grichuk and Cron, the Angels said that Ward was going on the 60-day injured list and Kevin Padlo, whose contract the Angels had selected before Sunday’s game, was designated for assignment. In sending Ward to the 60-day IL, it seems for now that Ward’s season could be finished.
Grichuk was drafted by the Angels in 2009, but was traded in 2013 to St. Louis, where he made his major league debut.
Grichuk played 64 games for the Rockies this season, starting the season on the injured list after undergoing sports hernia surgery. He has been nursing a groin issue this month that has limited his playing time. Grichuk is batting .308 with an .861 on-base-plus-slugging rate this season.
The Angels also reunited with Cron, who they drafted in 2011 and who played for their big league team from 2014 to 2017. The Angels traded Cron to the Tampa Bay Rays in February of 2018 for a player to be named later. That player later became Luis Rengifo.
Cron gives the Angels another option at first base. He has played just 56 games because of back issues and is batting .260 with a .780 OPS.
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AL WEST STANDINGS
Texas, 60-46
Houston, 59-47, 1 GB
Angels, 55-51, 5 GB
Seattle, 54-51, 5.5 GB
Oakland, 30-77, 30.5 GB
WILD-CARD STANDINGS
top three teams qualify
Tampa Bay, 64-44
Houston, 59-47
Toronto, 59-47
Boston, 56-49, 2.5 GB
New York, 55-50, 3.5 GB
Angels, 55-51, 4 GB
Seattle, 54-51, 4.5 GB
Cleveland, 53-53, 6 GB
DODGERS
From Mike DiGiovanna: The backbone of so many playoff teams, the Dodgers rotation was so out of whack this month that it finished July with a 6.18 ERA, the club’s second-worst mark in any month of at least 15 games since the earned run became an official National League statistic in 1912 and the worst since the Brooklyn Dodgers posted a 7.31 ERA in July 1944.
On the plus side, the Dodgers are off Monday, the final day of July, so their starting pitchers won’t have to suffer another indignity like the one they endured Sunday, when rookie right-hander Michael Grove was rocked for eight runs and 10 hits — three of them homers — in six innings of a 9-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in Chavez Ravine.
It marked the 10th straight Sunday loss for the Dodgers, a stretch of week-opening games in which they’ve been outscored 73-33, and the fourth loss in six games of a homestand in which they’ve been outscored 37-18 by the Reds and Toronto Blue Jays.
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NL WEST STANDINGS
Dodgers, 59-45
San Francisco, 58-48, 2 GB
Arizona, 56-50, 4 GB
San Diego, 52-54, 8 GB
Colorado, 41-64, 18.5 GB
WILD-CARD STANDINGS
top three teams qualify
San Francisco, 58-48
Miami, 57-49, GB
Milwaukee, 57-49
Philadelphia, 56-49, 0.5 GB
Arizona, 56-50, 1 GB
Chicago, 53-52, 3.5 GB
San Diego, 52-54, 5 GB
New York, 50-55, 6.5 GB
CHARGERS
From Jeff Miller: The losses were dramatic, certainly, even historic, the Chargers’ last two seasons ending in ways difficult to conceive.
But Brandon Staley is one who can relate, can relate to being repeatedly crushed, to being finished in both mind and body. Can relate to the pain of progress.
He’s a fighter who, still today, summons the competitive acid that swells inside a gut trying to accept losses suffered on an AAU hoops court as a 12-year-old.
And he’s a son, too, a son who watched his mother somehow cut daylight through the impossible — a winding, gnarled cancer battle that he’d eventually have to face himself.
“Because of the tough losses, the endings to the past two seasons, you’re closer to the right path,” Staley said. “It’s exactly what my mom used to always say to us.”
Linda Staley’s message has shaped his life. Her words are, as Staley explained it, “what drive me from these experiences.”
He used them years ago when Hodgkin lymphoma invaded his chest and demanded a response to a regimen that gives life and hope but takes so much else.
“Every one of those chemo treatments was like a football game to him,” Jason, Staley’s twin brother, remembered. “It was going to be a grind … and he was going to grind the cancer right out of him.”
So now, Staley is in another fight — one that isn’t life or death just a whole lot of life, his life. For the second consecutive summer, he will try to steer the Chargers back from the darkest of defeats.
Understanding cancer and its ravages long before his diagnosis — the way the disease slowly consumed his mother and twice took runs at his father — Staley finds himself empowered by perspective.
“When you go through chemo, a treatment, afterward you have nothing left,” he said. “It feels like losing a game. It takes the air out of you. But 13 days later you have to be ready to go do it again.
RAMS
From Gary Klein: The Rams, moving to fill the void left by Sony Michel’s retirement, have agreed to contract terms with veteran running back Royce Freeman, the team announced Sunday.
Freeman, 27, will join a running back corps that includes starter Cam Akers, Kyren Williams, Ronnie Rivers and rookie Zach Wilson.
Coach Sean McVay said on Saturday that Michel was retiring.
The 6-foot, 238-pound Freeman, a sixth-year pro, played last season for the Houston Texans. He rushed for 117 yards in 41 carries.
BOXING
From Tyler R. Tynes: The entire bowl stood to their feet at 8:18 Saturday night in Sin City, ready for a show as unprecedented as the men walking to the ring. The folks paid in public relations dollars to spread their version of the truth told the corral that just under 20,000 people came to see Terence “Bud” Crawford duke it out with Errol Spence Jr. Hell, if that’s to be believed. This joint was rockin’ and rollin’ from the first howl in the undercard. It mighta’ been more plausible that another few thousand sneaked in when the sun went down, making the upper levels of T-Mobile Arena burst from the seams and the center with silhouettes shoving to see the fight of the decade.
When Spence walked from the tunnel, accompanied by regional rapper BigXThaPlug, slurring off beat about the greatness of the state they were from and riding ATVs with diamond chains, folk started shimmying in the crowd.
But, then came Bud.
The crowd’s noise distinctively shifted. They were roaring long before Crawford appeared unmovable in the tunnel, head bowed trying to excise himself from the superstitions and butterflies that latch onto us all. Fighter superstition, at least in the cage, forbade any man who put on the mitts to play “Lose Yourself” by Eminem during a ring walk. It was taboo. How corny could it be, draped in the finest trims and leathers, to walk down to an ass whippin’ and lose after hearing ‘Em rapping about your “mom’s spaghetti.”
SPARKS
Breanna Stewart scored 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds, Jonquel Jones added 13 points and 13 boards and New York never trailed Sunday in the Liberty’s 87-79 win over the Sparks.
Marine Johannes made five of seven from three-point range and finished with 15 points for the Liberty (19-6). Sabrina Ionescu added 14 points, six rebounds and five assists and Courtney Vandersloot scored eight points with nine assists and six rebounds.
Los Angeles (9-16), which had won back-to-back games over the Indiana Fever, has lost nine of its last 11.
Dearica Hamby scored 21 points, Jordin Canada added 17 and Azurá Stevens 13 for the Sparks.
NASCAR
Chris Buescher pulled away on a restart with three laps to go to win at Richmond Raceway on Sunday and snag one of the final spots in NASCAR’s playoff field.
Buescher led 88 laps and was ahead by nearly six seconds when a caution came out with under 10 laps to go. That erased his lead over Virginia native Denny Hamlin, who was booed by his hometown crowd in pre-race.
But Hamlin got a poor final restart and Buescher easily pulled away for his first Cup Series win of the season, third of his career.
WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
From Kevin Baxter in Auckland, New Zealand: Near the bar at the D.E.S. Portuguese Hall in Artesia there are two famed photos.
One is a picture of a young Cristiano Ronaldo wearing a red No. 17 Portuguese national team uniform while running toward the camera. The other is a woman in a pink headband and a blue U.S. kit, pumping her first after scoring in the 2018 U-20 World Cup. That’s Savannah DeMelo.
Ronaldo is the greatest scorer in soccer history, winner of five Ballon d’Or, three world player of the year awards, a European championship and a starter in five World Cups. DeMelo has two international appearances with the U.S. senior national team.
Guess which one the folks in Artesia are most proud of?
“Judging by attendance and the atmosphere at the sports bar, there seems to be more excitement and hope for Savannah to do well,” said Roger Silveira, a coach with Artesia D.E.S. Futebol Clube, which plays in the third-tier National Independent Soccer Assn.
That might be tested Tuesday when DeMelo and the U.S. face off against Portugal, which is essentially an elimination game at the women’s World Cup. With a win or a draw, the U.S. advances to the knockout phase and Portugal goes home. A Portuguese victory, on the other hand, would knock the Americans out of the tournament in the group stage for the first time.
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Sunday’s Results
Group A
Norway 6, Philippines 0
Switzerland 0, New Zealand 0
Group H
Colombia 2, Germany 1
Morocco 1, South Korea 0
Standings
Top two in each group qualify for Round of 16
x-qualified for Round of 16
All times Pacific
Group A
Team, W-D-L, GD, Pts
x-Switzerland, 1-2-0, +2, 5
x-Norway, 1-1-1, +5, 4
New Zealand, 1-1-1, 0, 4
Philippines, 1-0-2, -7, 3
July 20
New Zealand 1, Norway 0
Switzerland 2, Philippines 0
July 24
Philippines 1, New Zealand 0
July 25
Switzerland 0, Norway 0
July 30
Norway 6, Philippines 0
Switzerland 0, New Zealand 0
Group B
Team, W-D-L, GD, Pts
Nigeria, 1-1-0, +1, 4
Canada, 1-1-0, +1, 4
Australia, 1-0-1, 0, 3
Ireland, 0-0-2, -2, 0
July 20
Australia 1 Ireland 0
Nigeria 0, Canada 0
July 26
Canada 2, Ireland 1
July 27
Nigeria 3, Australia 2
Monday
Canada vs. Australia 3 a.m. FS1, Universo
Ireland vs. Nigeria 3 a.m. Fox, Telemundo
Group C
Team, W-D-L, GD, Pts
x-Spain, 2-0-0, +8, 6
x-Japan, 2-0-0, +7, 6
Costa Rica, 0-0-2, -5, 0
Zambia, 0-0-2, -10, 0
July 21
Spain 3, Costa Rica 0
July 22
Japan 5, Zambia 0
July 25
Japan 2, Costa Rica 0
July 26
Spain 5, Zambia 0
Monday
Japan vs. Spain 12 a.m. Fox, Telemundo
Costa Rica vs. Zambia 12 a.m. FS1, Universo
Group D
Team, W-D-L, GD, Pts
England, 2-0-0, +2, 6
Denmark, 1-0-1, 0, 3
China, 1-0-1, 0, 3
Haiti, 0-0-2, -2, 0
July 22
England 1, Haiti 0
Denmark 1, China 0
July 28
England 1, Denmark 0
China 1, Haiti 0
Tuesday
China vs. England 4 a.m. Fox, Telemundo
Haiti vs. Denmark 4 a.m. FS1, Universo
Group E
Team, W-D-L, GD, Pts
USA, 1-1-0, +3, 4
Netherlands, 1-1-0, +1, 4
Portugal, 1-0-1, +1, 3
Vietnam, 0-0-2, -5, 0
July 21
U.S. 3, Vietnam 0
July 23
Netherlands 1, Portugal 0
July 26
U.S. 1, Netherlands 1
July 27
Portugal 2, Vietnam 0
Tuesday
Vietnam vs. Netherlands 12 a.m. FS1, Universo
Portugal vs. U.S. 12 a.m. Fox, Telemundo
Group F
Team, W-D-L, GD, Pts
France, 1-1-0, +1, 4
Jamaica, 1-1-0, +1, 4
Brazil, 1-0-1, +3, 3
Panama, 0-0-2, -5, 0
July 23
France 0, Jamaica 0
July 24
Brazil 4, Panama 0
July 29
France 2, Brazil 1
Jamaica 1, Panama 0
Wednesday
Panama vs. France 3 a.m. Fox, Universo
Jamaica vs. Brazil 3 a.m. FS1, Telemundo
Group G
Team, W-D-L, GD, Pts
x-Sweden, 2-0-0, +6, 6
Italy, 1-0-1, -4, 3
Argentina, 0-1-1, -1, 1
South Africa, 0-1-1, -1, 1
July 22
Sweden 2, South Africa 1
July 23
Italy 1, Argentina 0
July 27
Argentina 2, South Africa 2
July 29
Sweden 5, Italy 0
Wednesday
Argentina vs. Sweden 12 a.m. Fox, Telemundo
South Africa vs. Italy 12 a.m. FS1, Universo
Group H
Team, W-D-L, GD, Pts
Colombia, 2-0-0, +3, 6
Germany, 1-0-1, +5, 3
Morocco, 1-0-1, -5, 3
South Korea, 0-0-2, -3, 0
July 24
Germany 6, Morocco 0
Colombia 2, South Korea 0
July 29
Morocco 1, South Korea 0
July 30
Colombia 2, Germany 1
Thursday
Morocco vs. Colombia 3 a.m. FS1, Telemundo
South Korea vs. Germany 3 a.m. Fox, Universo
SPORTS ON TV
Local teams on TV today:
All times Pacific
4:20 p.m. Angels at Atlanta, Bally Sports West
12 a.m. (Tuesday), U.S. vs. Portugal, Women’s World Cup, Fox
The rest of today’s sports on TV listings can be found here.
THIS DATE IN SPORTS
1954 — Joe Adcock hits four homers and a double to lift the Milwaukee Braves a 15-7 victory over Brooklyn.
1963 — The Cleveland Indians become the first American League club to hit four straight home runs. No. 8 hitter Woodie Held hits a two-out homer off Paul Foytack and pitcher Pedro Ramos follows with his second homer of the game before Tito Francona and Larry Brown’s first major league homer finish this odd power surge. Foytack is the only major league pitcher to give up four straight home runs.
1973 — Julius Erving, the American Basketball Association’s leading scorer, is traded by the cash-strapped Virginia Squires to the New York Nets for forward George Carter and cash.
1983 — Jan Stephenson beats JoAnne Carner and Patty Sheehan by one stroke to win the U.S. Women’s Open.
1990 — Nolan Ryan wins his 300th game, reaching the milestone in his second try, as the Texas Rangers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 11-3.
1993 — Mike Aulby becomes the third player in PBA history to win a tournament by rolling a 300 game in the title game. Aulby beats David Ozio 300-279 in the Wichita Open.
1994 — Sergei Bubka sets a world pole vault record for the 35th time in his career at a meet in Sestriere, Italy. Bubka soars 20 feet, 1¾ inches, adding a half-inch to his mark set in Tokyo in 1992.
2000 — Dorothy Delasin becomes the LPGA’s youngest winner in 25 years by beating Pat Hurst on the second extra hole to win the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic. The 19-year-old Delasin is the youngest winner on the tour since Amy Alcott took the Orange Blossom Classic at age 19 in 1975.
2007 — All-Star Kevin Garnett is traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to Boston for five players and two draft picks. The Celtics obtain the former MVP and 10-time All-Star from Minnesota for forwards Al Jefferson, Ryan Gomes and Gerald Green, guard Sebastian Telfair and center Theo Ratliff and two first-round draft picks.
2011 — Yani Tseng wins the Women’s British Open for the second straight year, beating Brittany Lang by four strokes and becoming the youngest woman to capture a fifth major title. The 22-year-old top-ranked Taiwanese shot a 3-under 69 to finish at 16-under 272.
2012 — Michael Phelps breaks the Olympic medals record with his 19th, helping the U.S. romp to a 4x200-meter freestyle relay victory at the London Games. With 19 medals spanning three Olympics, Phelps moves one ahead of Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina, who got her haul in 1956, 1960 and 1964.
2012 — The team of Gabrielle Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Alexandra Raisman, Kyla Ross and Jordyn Wieber lives up to the hype, winning the first U.S. Olympic title in women’s gymnastics since 1996.
2021 — Katie Ledecky wins the women’s 800m gold in Tokyo. This is the third consecutive Olympics she has won the race.
—Compiled by the Associated Press
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Georgia man electrocuted after jumping into lake
ATLANTA (WANF/Gray News) - A Georgia man is dead after jumping into Lake Lanier Thursday evening, WANF reports.
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said 24-year-old Thomas Shepard Milner jumped into the lake from his family’s dock near Dove Trail and was electrocuted when he entered the water.
A family friend told investigators they heard Milner scream for help and tried to get him out of the water using a ladder.
When that didn’t work, neighbors stepped in to help and took a boat out to Milner, the sheriff’s office said. The person in the boat jumped in the water to pull Milner out but reported feeling a burning sensation, which they immediately recognized as an electric shock.
After swimming to shore and turning off the power box near the dock, the person returned to the water to pull Milner back to shore, according to investigators.
Witnesses told authorities Milner’s uncle administered CPR until emergency medical crews got to the scene. The 24-year-old was rushed to Northside Forsyth Hospital. He died from his injuries the next day.
Milner’s mother, Martha Milner, told WANF her son was gentle and kind and loved the lake.
“Shepard was known for his quirkiness, his humor and his dedication,” she said.
According to Martha Milner, the dock at their lake property was less than three years old and outfitted with electricity by a licensed electrician.
Boaters like Chris Morris were saddened to hear about the death on Sunday.
“It’s a freak accident,” he said.
It is unclear why the water was electrified.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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Can Stetson Bennett be the Rams’ quarterback of future when Matthew Stafford retires?
Stetson Bennett ranks among the most successful quarterbacks in college football history, a legacy he appreciates but never ponders.
Bennett led Georgia to national titles in each of the last two seasons. He is one of only four college quarterbacks to help carry their teams to consecutive championships.
Bennett knows his place in football lore. The status does not move the Rams rookie. The teamwork and sacrifice it took to achieve it do.
“Just remembering the steps, and not the result, I guess, keeps you from saying, ‘Yeah, hey, look at me,’” Bennett said.
Rams fans glimpsed Bennett for the first time on Saturday during the team’s initial public workout at UC Irvine. Thousands watched as Bennett rebounded from early mistakes and made impressive passes and runs.
After Bennett connected for his second mid-range touchdown pass — wowing the crowd and celebratory teammates such as receiver Cooper Kupp — coach Sean McVay ended practice.
“What I really like about him is, if a play doesn’t go well, he’s able to reset himself and go to the next play,” McVay said. “You can definitely feel the athleticism show up … and I think he’s getting more and more comfortable.”
Bennett, a fourth-round draft pick, was the first quarterback drafted by the Rams since 2016, when general manager Les Snead traded up a record 14 spots to make Jared Goff the No. 1 pick.
The Rams project the 5-foot-11 Bennett as a reliable backup for 15th-year pro Matthew Stafford — and perhaps as Stafford’s successor.
Receiver Cooper Kupp and quarterback Matthew Stafford showed at Rams training camp that they have appeared to regain form since their injuries last season.
In 2022, Stafford suffered a concussion and a spinal injury that limited him to nine games. Neither John Wolford nor Bryce Perkins proved productive replacements and they were not re-signed. Late-season addition Baker Mayfield departed for a starting opportunity with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Now Bennett, 25, is teammates with the 35-year-old Stafford, who starred at Georgia from 2006 to 2008. Bennett said his parents, both Georgia alums, had season tickets to watch the Bulldogs. So he grew up watching Stafford, the top pick in the 2009 NFL draft.
“To be able to come in here and just learn from him and listen has been pretty cool,” Bennett said during offseason workouts. “I haven’t fan-boy’d out yet.”
Stafford never won a college national championship, let alone two, but he led the Rams to a Super Bowl title.
Bennett is “a talented kid,” Stafford said after the Rams’ first training camp workout.
“There’s always a lot to learn as a rookie to feel comfortable in an offense, especially in your first time on an NFL field in a training camp practice,” Stafford said, “but I thought he handled himself well.”
Bennett’s journey from college walk-on to Rams draft pick was not typical.
After redshirting at Georgia in 2017, Bennett transferred to a junior college. He returned to Athens in 2019, and eventually proved the perfect fit as the Bulldogs starter.
The rest is college football history.
In 2021, Georgia won the College Football Playoff championship, defeating Alabama to claim Georgia’s first national title since 1980. Because of COVID-19’s impact on the 2020 season, the NCAA granted athletes an extra year of eligibility. So Bennett returned to Georgia and led the Bulldogs to a 15-0 record. He accounted for six touchdowns in a title-game rout of Texas Christian at SoFi Stadium, joining Nebraska’s Tommie Frazier, USC’s Matt Leinart and Alabama’s A.J. McCarron as the only quarterbacks to win consecutive national championships.
His long and winding road served him well, Bennett said.
“I’m pretty mentally tough,” he said. “I think you’ve got to be when you go through that journey like I did. … All those reps all those years and stuff have helped.
“I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Bennett and Stafford are not the only former Georgia players on a Rams roster that includes second-year cornerback Derion Kendrick and rookie offensive lineman Warren McClendon, a fifth-round pick.
Kendrick played one season with Bennett at Georgia in 2021. Underestimate Bennett’s ability to rise to the occasion, Kendrick said, and be ready to be proved wrong.
“Everybody was counting him out — ‘He won’t do this, he won’t do that’ — and he just blocked it out, went out there and kept showing you game after game after game,” Kendrick said. “And what else can you do when he’s going out there and beating the Ohio States and beating up the Alabamas and Michigans?
“Like, what else can you say? Those are the best teams out there.”
The Rams collectively watched Bennett play for Georgia in last season’s CFP semifinal against Ohio State. As players and coaches dined together the night before their game against the Chargers, Bennett dueled with Buckeyes quarterback CJ Stroud.
“He just kept making throw after throw in a shootout game,” Rams quarterbacks coach Zac Robinson said of Bennett’s performance in the 42-41 victory. “You just always felt like he was going to make the next play, which is a pretty special trait to have as a quarterback.”
JW Jordan, the Rams’ director of draft management, said Bennett was more than a game manager simply handing the ball off to talented teammates.
“That’s what you think going in, so in a way it’s like you have to overcome your bias,” Jordan said. “But when you start watching him, you’re like, ‘Oh, he’s more than just like a cog in the wheel. He’s driving the bus.’”
The Rams dispatched Kellen Clemens, a former NFL quarterback, to meet with and evaluate Bennett before the draft. Bennett handled every situation and question, Clemens said, including when he was queried about his arrest last January in Texas on suspicion of public intoxication.
Bennett’s accountability about the incident satisfied a Rams organization already won over by his skill set and play in the Southeastern Conference and playoff games.
“Stetson obviously has … a lot of experience making big-time decisions, big-time throws in big-time games against a lot of guys that were drafted in the first and second rounds,” Clemens said.
Like all rookies, Bennett attempted during offseason workouts to navigate a new situation and master the playbook. And he showed talent and humility, teammates said.
“Two-time, national-champion quarterback — everybody knows who he is,” receiver Van Jefferson said. “But he’s working hard. … Even on film, you can see him in the background just going through and mentally preparing himself for that moment when he gets in.”
Running back Sony Michel, who won Super Bowl titles with the New England Patriots and Rams, informs Sean McVay he is retiring from the NFL.
Kupp noted Bennett’s big-game experience, field vision and mobility.
“He’s a pretty athletic dude,” Kupp said, before quipping, “so I think he’s definitely the most athletic quarterback from Georgia that we got on our team.”
Now that the Rams are preparing for the season, Bennett said there is much to improve.
Stafford will not play in preseason games, so Bennett and fifth-year pro Brett Rypien will have ample opportunity to impress McVay.
The Rams play the Chargers on Aug. 12 at SoFi Stadium, where Bennett capped his college career.
Bennett said he won’t rest on his laurels.
“It doesn’t matter what you did,” he said, “before you got here.”
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Lawsuit alleges flight attendants served too much alcohol to passenger that groped woman, her daughter
(CNN) - A passenger is suing Delta Airlines, claiming flight attendants overserved alcohol to a man who became drunk while on board and groped a mother and her teenage daughter.
The alleged incident happened during an international flight last summer.
The suit claims the flight attendants ignored the mother’s pleas for them to stop serving alcohol to the man and that the passenger was making them feel unsafe.
The plaintiffs in the case said during the nine-hour flight from New York to Greece, the man made obscene gestures and sexually assaulted the 16-year-old girl sitting next to him.
When the plane landed in Greece, the man was allowed to walk free despite the mother’s request that authorities arrest him in Athens.
Delta has not commented on the suit but says the airline has zero tolerance for passengers who engage in inappropriate or unlawful behavior.
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All around her, Mackenzie McGovern felt the warm embrace of an unlikely cross-town alliance. A balloon arch, brought by the wife of her dad’s UCLA football boss, filled the air inside her Redondo Beach home while balloon pillars towered above the driveway. A spread of pasta, chicken, salad and Bundt cakes was provided by the wife of another UCLA colleague.
Not to be outdone, wives of four USC football coaches set up a mimosa bar to celebrate the occasion on that early June evening. Ten families of Trojans and Bruins gathered for photos, no one minding that some marked their allegiances by breaking out a two-fingered victory salute and others by holding fours-up. They were all one on this night.
Mackenzie had just graduated from high school, only two days after delivering a eulogy at the funeral of her father, Bill, the Bruins’ former defensive coordinator who was laid to rest in his native New Jersey after a nearly yearlong battle with cancer. This would not be a pity party but a reminder that those who leave us want to cherish what we still have.
“The whole night I wasn’t thinking about how I don’t have my dad,” Mackenzie remembered, “I was thinking about how I had all these amazing people that love and care for my whole family and were there for us.”
True to his scrappy nature, Bill tried to downplay the words that frightened everyone else: Stage 4 kidney cancer.
He received the diagnosis after suffering a seizure in July 2022, five months after he had agreed to become the Bruins’ defensive coordinator and only weeks before the start of fall training camp. The seizure was a result of the cancer having spread to other parts of his body, including his brain.
Bill was in New Jersey at the time, the moving truck having commenced its cross-country voyage the previous day. His new boss and old friend needed to know what happened.
“I don’t mean to alarm you, I had a small seizure,” Bill told UCLA coach Chip Kelly over the phone. “But I’m fine, don’t worry about it.”
Kelly knew Bill well enough to understand he wasn’t about to turn in his headset. They both were endowed with New England toughness going back to their days playing college football, Kelly as an undersized defensive back at New Hampshire and Bill as a star defensive back at Holy Cross who intercepted a Doug Flutie pass on the day the Boston College quarterback was awarded the 1984 Heisman Trophy.
Before reuniting in Westwood, they worked together for three seasons when Kelly was the Philadelphia Eagles coach. Bill served as Kelly’s outside linebackers coach, known for his self-deprecating humor and easygoing nature that allowed him to connect with anyone he met.
Now facing his biggest challenge, Bill wanted a plan. He went through the Bruins’ schedule to see when it would be best to schedule immunotherapy treatments.
“Billy, our schedule doesn’t mean anything,” Kelly said during his eulogy, recalling their conversation. “He said, ‘No, no, no, bro. This isn’t about me.’ And I said, ‘If it’s not about you, then who’s it about?’”
Bill didn’t want anyone outside his immediate family and the UCLA coaching staff to know he was sick because he didn’t want his three daughters or his players to have to answer questions about his illness. It wouldn’t be long before there would be no more hiding the fact that something was terribly wrong.
The McGoverns are football lifers. Bill made 13 stops as part of a 38-year coaching career, the sacrifice of that journey illustrated by the sign that his second wife, Colleen, has hung in more than a handful of homes reading “WE INTERRUPT THIS MARRIAGE TO BRING YOU FOOTBALL SEASON.”
Whenever they can, coaches return the favor for the constant disruption and all those hours spent away from home. There’s an unwritten rule in coaching that once children who have been dragged from one place to another reach high school, they get to decide whether their fathers take a new job that requires another move.
When he spent the 2021 season as the Chicago Bears inside linebackers coach, Bill lived in a Residence Inn within two miles of the team’s practice facility so that his middle daughter, Delainey, could spend her senior year at the New Jersey high school where she was captain of the field hockey and lacrosse teams.
With Delainey headed for the University of New Hampshire by the time her dad was offered the UCLA job, that put Bill’s fate as a Bruin in the hands of Mackenzie, his youngest daughter who would be going into her senior year of high school.
Mackenzie never wavered in her decision: Westwood ho!
“I just thought, I’m not going to let my dad not have this great opportunity,” Mackenzie said, “because I want to stay at my high school.”
Once the McGoverns reached Southern California, they set about their new-home ritual of finding places that reminded Bill of northern New Jersey, where he had grown up. Bill quickly adopted Paisano’s thin-crust pizza and Handel’s chocolate-chip ice cream as his favorites, often slipping Mackenzie money unbeknownst to Colleen for an ice cream run.
“My mom would get so mad at me,” Mackenzie said, alluding to her mom wanting her dad to watch his weight, “because we’d go every night.”
Delainey, known in the family as her dad’s twin because of the strong resemblance, also shared his love for football. They would watch game film together, her knowledge of the sport far deeper than most of her male friends.
Even though they were thousands of miles apart with Delainey in college, she would FaceTime her dad constantly so that they could discuss her work as an intern for the New Hampshire football team. Bill would listen intently as Delainey described each day, giving instant feedback.
The family immediately enjoyed a strong support network of UCLA football coaches and their wives. Jill Kelly, Shannon Drevno and Hilary Gunderson made home visits and delivered food whenever Bill had treatments. Jill and Chip Kelly organized a team called Biking for Billy as part of a cancer fundraiser. Coaches gave Bill rides home from work because he couldn’t drive and showed up at the McGovern home on prom night to take photos with Mackenzie.
They all figured they would eventually gather for another celebration, welcoming Bill home after he had beaten the cancer.
“We really thought all along, all of us,” Colleen said, “that he was going to win this fight.”
Battling his illness until the end, Bill would soon have another group urging him to fight on.
At most coaching stops, the McGoverns never experienced any interaction with the families of their rivals because of distance. Boston College’s rival, Connecticut, resided in another state. Pittsburgh’s rival, Penn State, was 2½ hours across the state. Philadelphia’s rival, the New York Giants, was also a few hours away.
That’s not the case in Los Angeles, where the proximity of many UCLA and USC coaching families is often much closer than the roughly 14 miles between the schools. Many settle in the South Bay, giving them opportunities to run into one another at restaurants, grocery stores and beaches.
The spark that connected the McGoverns with their new extended family was a text message chain including a mutual friend of Colleen McGovern and Becky Grinch, the wife of USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch. The coaches wives began discussing Mackenzie’s struggles with her adjustment to Southern California. Becky mentioned that Kate Henson, the daughter of USC offensive coordinator Josh Henson, was also having a hard time after recently moving from College Station, Texas.
Bill McGovern, a longtime acquaintance of UCLA coach Chip Kelly, is staying true to himself and his players as he tries to fix UCLA’s defensive woes.
Mackenzie invited Kate to have ice cream and after a few times hanging out, they became inseparable. Mackenzie began to confide in Kate about her dad’s illness, starting a chain reaction that would result in USC coaches’ wives Caitlin Riley, Shauna Henson, Becky Grinch and Mackenzie Odom sending food deliveries and prayerful messages.
“Kenzie would say, ‘Oh, my dad’s in the hospital,’” Colleen McGovern said, “and within minutes I’d get a text from these four women on their staff saying, ‘What can we do? Tell us what you need.’”
The USC coaches had experienced a similar tragedy in early 2022 when receivers coach Dave Nichol died of cancer shortly after joining their staff.
“Listen, we all compete against each other and all that,” USC coach Lincoln Riley said of supporting the McGoverns, “but we’re kind of our own little community of coaches and we all know what each other goes through, the challenges that this job brings not only for us, the coaches, but even more so for our families and so you kind of felt like you were just kind of right there with them the whole way.”
Bill soldiered on through the season’s first two months, presiding over a defense that showed improvement from previous years as UCLA won six of its first seven games.
Then came a startling setback. The night before the Bruins faced Stanford on Oct. 29 at the Rose Bowl, Bill suffered another seizure during a team meeting. He missed the next five games while trying to stay connected to the team, watching from the windows of the practice facility and helping in-game planning whenever his health permitted.
After Bill’s release from one hospital stay the day before the USC game on Nov. 19, Jill Kelly was waiting at the McGovern home with dinner for the family. Bill pleaded his case to return to the sideline for the rivalry game, saying he knew he could coach the next day.
“I don’t think Dr. Chip’s going to allow you to coach,” Jill Kelly told him, “so just get your rest.”
Sufficiently recovered, Bill coached in the Sun Bowl in late December and declared that he “absolutely” planned to return as defensive coordinator in 2023, but by February it became clear that it would be difficult after worsening leg weakness.
Colleen suggested that maybe he could navigate the field on a golf cart. Bill hated the idea of being reduced to that.
“He was a fighter, he was very proud,” Colleen said, her voice catching, “but he was humble, humble, humble — the most humble person I’ve ever met in my life.”
Bill agreed to cede his duties as defensive coordinator in favor of a less taxing role as director of football administration. He attended spring practices, walking with a heavy limp.
By early May, Bill was back in the hospital. Pneumonia had developed in one lung, then the other. He was getting weaker and sleeping more.
Mackenzie’s prom was quickly approaching and she figured her dad wouldn’t get to see her in her red dress. She was going to the dance with Caden Wylie, the son of USC director of sports performance Bennie Wylie, after Kate had introduced them to one another. Kate suggested the girls put on their dresses, get their hair done and surprise Mackenzie’s dad in his room at Ronald Reagan Medical Center.
Savoring a long glance at his daughter, Bill told Mackenzie she looked beautiful and broke out in a wide smile before the girls left the room, his day having been unexpectedly brightened.
“Kate and I were there for only probably 20 minutes,” Mackenzie said, “but it was such a meaningful thing.”
By late May, the inevitable outcome hung over the family. Colleen asked Bill if he wanted to go home for his final days. He readily agreed.
Bill came home on a Thursday and died the following Tuesday, slipping away peacefully while surrounded by Colleen, Mackenzie, Delainey, his brother Rob and niece Sheila. He was only 60.
At the funeral, Mackenzie gave a heartfelt tribute to the dad she called her best friend.
“I’m not going to stand up here and say Amanda, Delainey, mom and I are fine — because we’re not,” Mackenzie said. “But I will say this: You fought your hardest fight, you lived your life to the fullest and now you can rest. … Our big crazy family and our football families have us.”
With her graduation falling on the day after she returned from the funeral, Mackenzie conveyed to Kate and Caden that she didn’t want to be alone that night. A plan was hatched to invite the UCLA and USC families who had become part of hers.
The house was decorated, the food delivered, the mood festive as Bruins and Trojans mingled deep into the night.
“It was great, a lot of people obviously from both staffs there and had a great time celebrating her and celebrating coach’s life,” Lincoln Riley said. “It was kind of cool to see, put the rivalry and the competitiveness and all that off to the side and just focus on things that are way more important than that.”
The McGoverns will soon disperse, Colleen returning to New Jersey to be closer to family. Mackenzie is headed to Indiana, where she will study sports management and marketing as a freshman in the fall. The entire family will return to the Rose Bowl on Sept. 2 for a ceremony honoring Bill during UCLA’s season opener against Coastal Carolina.
In a fortuitous twist, the Bruins and Trojans will both regularly visit Indiana starting in 2024 as new members of the Big Ten Conference. Mackenzie considers herself a fan of both teams given the love she felt from those rivals across town.
“My biggest issue after my dad passed away was everyone looked at me like, oh, poor you, like a pity cause and they’ve never made us feel that way once; they’ve made us feel like family,” Mackenzie said. “They just made us all feel like we had a huge support system and we were not alone in this.”
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WATCH: Concertgoer throws drink at Cardi B; she hurls microphone at them
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 5:58 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
LAS VEGAS (CNN) - Cardi B hurled her microphone at a fan during a concert in Las Vegas on Saturday.
The rapper was performing her song “Bodak Yellow” when a concertgoer threw a drink at her.
In seconds, Cardi B threw her microphone into the crowd as the song continued to play.
Security guards rushed to the stage.
More security guards are then seen flocking to the person in the crowd as she watched from the stage before continuing with her set.
There’s no word on what happened to the fan or if any charges will be filed.
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The owner of Helping Hands for Furry Paws animal rescue in Butler County, Ohio, was issued an arrest warrant after a raid of her home led to the discovery of nearly 120 dogs, 30 of which were found dead in freezers on Friday.
The remaining 86 dogs were taken to the Animal Friends Humane Society of Butler County for evaluation and treatment.
Rescue owner Rhonda Murphy had been hospitalized and, at the time of publication, had not been taken into police custody.
Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones said the conditions were some of the worst ever seen by sheriff's deputies and dog warden investigators.
"Five sets of puppies. No food," Jones said. "This one was nursing other pups, and you can see ribs hanging out, so, pretty nasty stuff."
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The conditions at Helping Hands for Furry Paws were completely different from Cincinnati Animal Care. Volunteers spent Saturday afternoon beautifying the property as 40 to 50 employees, like Ray Anderson, work daily to care for roughly 8,000 animals who pass through their facility annually.
"A lot of folks, they don't know the difference between a shelter and a rescue," Anderson said.
He said rescues can range from large operations dealing with hundreds of animals to a single person housing a couple of dogs off the street, but a person attempting to surrender their pet may never know what they're dealing with if they don't do their due diligence.
"Go some place where you can actually see the living conditions of the animals," Anderson said. "If someone is telling you they'll meet you at the Ikea parking lot or some other public space versus seeing how the animal is living, that would be a red flag for me."
If a person can't make a trip to see a property with their own eyes, Anderson suggested doing thorough research online.
He said reputable rescues should be posting recent pictures or videos of multiple animals around their facility, and the same should be true for any rescue's social media presence.
"Really, that's the big thing," Anderson said, "transparency."
Anderson said amateur rescues that get out of control usually start with the good intentions of helping animals in need, but become too much to handle.
He said shelters exist to help people before it reaches that point, and suggested people reach out to their local shelter before it reaches the point of criminality.
This story was originally published by Sean DeLancey for Scripps News Cincinnati.
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Iowa officials say about 120,000 people have been disenrolled from Medicaid since April. Most have been for procedural reasons, like not returning paperwork. The state attorney general says her office should decide “soon” on the future of using the state victims compensation fund to pay for sexual assault survivors’ emergency contraceptives or abortions. And it’s been a good couple of years for agriculture in the U.S., but there are signs of challenges ahead. | https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/here-first/2023-07-31/monday-july-31st-2023 | 2023-07-31T12:07:23 | 1 | https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/here-first/2023-07-31/monday-july-31st-2023 |